Atrophy is a decrease in the volume of functioning tissues or organs that were originally formed normally. The decrease is due to the reduction in the size of one cell, and then the rest of the number of cells that make up the tissue.
The development of atrophy leads to the complete cessation of the body. Before this, there is a decrease in its function.
Local atrophy is divided into several types, depending on the reasons for its development:
- Dysfunctional atrophy (from inaction).
- Ischemic atrophy.
- Neurotic atrophy.
- Atrophy from pressure.
Dysfunctional atrophy develops from inaction. There is a decrease in the function of a certain organ. For example, a prolonged bed rest after a fracture leads to muscular atrophy.
With a narrowing of the lumen of the arteries that feed the organ, atrophy caused by ischemia develops. This narrowing of the arteries is accompanied by hypoxia. Hypoxia provokes a decrease in cell volume, and then a decrease in organ function.
Neurotic atrophy tends to develop during denervation.
In the presence of an encapsulated benign tumor, pressure on the bone tissue occurs, which can cause atrophy.
Causes of General Atrophy
1. Cancer depletion.
2. Lack of nutrients.
3. Endocrine cachexia.
4. Cachexia for infectious diseases of a chronic form.
5. Cerebral cachexia.
First, during general atrophy, fat disappears from the fat depots, and then the development of atrophy of skeletal muscles begins.
When identifying the causes of the development of atrophy and its elimination, it is possible to partially, and sometimes completely restore the structure and function of the damaged organ. If sclerosing processes have gone too far, recovery is impossible.
Amyotrophy. Signs
During the process of muscle atrophy, there is a decrease in their volume and degeneration of muscle fibers. They become thinner than usual, and if the case is especially severe, the number of muscles is reduced to zero.
With the development of muscle atrophy, tissue deformation occurs, while the muscle is replaced by a connective one, in which motor function is impossible.
This disease is divided into two types:
- primary atrophy;
- secondary atrophy.
In case of damage to the muscle itself, the primary form is diagnosed. Most often, it develops due to trauma, intoxication, bruising or physical overwork.
In the case of post-traumatic complications or transmission of any infections, a secondary form of the disease may develop. This form is much more common than the first.
All types of muscle atrophy are characterized by a common symptom - a damaged muscle decreases in volume, and this is especially noticeable when compared with a healthy one.
Muscle atrophy: treatment with the Bubnovsky method
The causes of muscle atrophy are as follows:
- aging of the body;
- impaired metabolism;
- parasitic and infectious diseases;
- deficiency of enzymes.
The Bubnovsky method is a unique technique that is protected by a copyright patent. According to this technique, first a complete myofascial examination is carried out, after which an assessment of the condition of the muscles and joints in the complex is carried out, and then the location of the trigger zones is indicated.
The recovery program is established after all studies have been completed. The recovery program is formed strictly individually. The treatment with balneotherapy and cryotherapy is supplemented.
Brain atrophy
The human brain decreases as it ages, both in volume and in weight. Brain atrophy often develops in the frontal part, which is responsible for executive functions, such as control, planning, behavior.
Causes of Brain Atrophy
As a rule, atrophy of the brain is due to genetic factors. And external exposure only aggravates the course of the process.
No other reasons were found during the study.
Symptoms of Brain Atrophy
The disease begins with changes that occur in the personality itself. The patient becomes lethargic, inactive, indifferent. Gradually there is a decrease in the ability to think productively, there is a depletion of vocabulary. Motility also worsens.
After a while, the patient does not recognize objects, cannot understand why they are needed, and accordingly, cannot use them. An orientation problem develops due to memory impairment. A few years later, brain atrophy provokes a complete moral and physical decay of the personality - insanity.
Brain Atrophy Treatment
The patient should be kept in familiar living conditions as soon as atrophy began to manifest. This will help him maintain stereotypes of life for a longer time. For the patient should create such conditions that he was busy with his usual affairs, and also lay less in the light of day, and moved more. When moving to a hospital, the patient's condition can deteriorate sharply, but if there is no possibility of constant supervision at home, moving to a hospital or a special boarding school is necessary.
Optic atrophy
Atrophy of the eye nerve is the death of the nerve fibers of the eye and their replacement with connective tissue. Atrophy of the optic nerve can be either congenital or acquired. And also it is classified into primary and secondary.
A group of diseases caused by genetic factors is congenital atrophy. It has been observed since birth, when vision suffers from early childhood.
Acquired atrophy of the nerve of the eye develops after damage to the cells of the retina. Myopia, glaucoma, or trauma may be its causes.
Causes of optic atrophy
- Directly eye diseases.
- Diseases of the nervous system.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Eye injuries.
- Heredity.
Symptoms of optic atrophy
- Decreased vision.
- The appearance of cattle (blind spots).
- The narrowing of the field of view.
- Deterioration in color visibility.
Atrophy is a relatively common disease. To avoid it, you should properly undergo treatment with various injuries, lead an active lifestyle, get involved in something, strive for something, and at the first signs of an ailment, you must consult a specialist.