Sarcopenia is syndrome characterized by progressive and widespread loss gives pasta and the muscle strength skeletal This syndrome is a chronic condition associated with the physiological process of aging. With the reduction of muscle mass, the muscle loses the skill to perform their usual functions with consequent adverse results such as physical weakness, poor quality of life and death.
The symptoms are feeling of heaviness or stiffness in the limbs, change in the way of walking with step speed reduction, inability to climb stairs, brushing your hair and perform any activity that involves muscle use.
The diagnosis, follow-up and treatment are performed by the geriatrician, general practitioner or family doctor.
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