What Is Sarcopenia?
8. Weight Loss
Another symptom of sarcopenia is that the patient will begin to lose weight. The weight loss will come from the loss of muscle. Becoming weaker will likely make the patient less active, and this can further exasperate the issue as their remaining muscles will get less exercise.
Although weight loss might sound like a good thing to a lot of people, it is not a good sign if it was not intentional. People trying to lose weight should also note that it should be done in a controlled manner. There are numerous potential causes of weight loss, some of which can be serious, so the patient should speak with a doctor when they can.
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