Patient Profiles
Sarcopenia Risk Increases Greatly with Age. However, it Can Occur in Populations other than in the Elderly.
Signs & Symptoms
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Feels a loss of strength when trying to open a jar or rising from sitting
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Lean leg mass
Findings from a patient assessment
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Low protein and other micro-nutrients intake in diet
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Sedentary lifestyle

Tori*, age 68
Sarcopenia

Signs & Symptoms
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Feels decreased stamina, which limits amount of exercise
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Feels muscle cramping and weakness
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Lean leg mass
Findings from a patient assessment
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Poor nutrition because of excessive dieting
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Moderate exercise
Lisa*, age 49
Pre-sarcopenia

Signs & Symptoms
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Difficulty in daily life activities
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Chronically fatigued
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Lean body mass
Findings from a patient assessment
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Low appetite
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Assistance needed in daily personal activities
Thomas*, age 71
Severe sarcopenia

Lily*, age 58
Sarcopenia -secondary
Signs & Symptoms
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Lean body mass
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Feels the condition worsening
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Started feeling difficulty walking
Findings from a patient assessment
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Has moderate type-2 diabetes
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Started diet modification under medical supervision
* Not actual patients