Atrophy

Atrophy is a condition in which an organ or tissue ceases to function normally due to degenerative processes in the cells. This can happen due to malnutrition, illness or with age.

Ovarian atrophy is observed in women during menopause. During the menstrual cycle, atrophy of the corpus luteum naturally occurs.

Muscle atrophy is observed in people with various diseases. For example, with polio, when the muscles become weak and lose their functionality.

It is important to understand that wasting can be caused by a variety of factors, and to prevent it, it is necessary to take steps to improve nutrition and health.

Atrophy is the cessation of normal development of organs or tissues due to degenerative processes in their cells. This can happen due to malnutrition, illness or with age.

Ovarian atrophy is observed in women during menopause. During this period, ovarian function decreases, which leads to a decrease in the amount of estrogen and progesterone. This, in turn, can cause atrophy of the corpus luteum, which is responsible for the production of these hormones.

Muscle atrophy can also occur in humans. For example, with polio, when the muscles become weak and lose their function.

In general, atrophy is a normal process of aging. However, if it occurs too quickly or is accompanied by other symptoms, it may be a sign of illness. Therefore, it is important to monitor your health and consult a doctor if any suspicious symptoms appear.

Tissue atrophy Atrophied cells are unable to perform their normal functions and expose the tissue to a loss of functionality. Poor blood supply leads to the destruction of surrounding cells. The erasure of cells due to external factors is called atrophy. Ultimately, this leaves the organs or tissues dead and non-functional. There are many reasons for the development of atrophy. These include: dehydration, muscle injuries, oncology, chronic diseases, drug use. Any disruption of the normal blood supply to all organs, which leads to tissue ischemia, and then to the fact that the cells stop working and also die, causing their subsequent atrophy.

The processes of senile atrophy begin from the moment of birth and gradually continue to develop in the period from 60 to 80 years. As a rule, they affect all human organs and systems. But the most striking indicators are the increasing atrophy of internal organs and, in particular, the cardiovascular system. This applies directly to the heart, its valves, arteries and capillaries. There is also a decrease in the performance of the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, spleen, and respiration. The blink reflex is reduced due to pathological changes in the respiratory muscles, and it is also possible to develop atelectasis (inhalation retention) in older people. This negatively affects the ability to breathe properly and hypoxia, as a result, also participates in the formation of aging processes.

The process of cell atrophy is clearly visible. In this case, obvious signs are observed: cell death, vacuolization of the cytoplasm (detection of fat droplets in the cells), the vacuole turns into emptiness, and the disintegration of the endoplasmic reticulum progresses. In conditions of poor blood supply to muscle fibers, atrophic changes are reversible. Improved blood flow can be achieved through exercise. In sports, the blood will be saturated with oxygen, which supplies energy to all cells of the body. The fibers will unload and become active again.

The origins of the atrophy process lie in disruption of connections between nerve cells, disruption of hormonal metabolism, and disruption of blood flow in a specific area of ​​the body. Therefore, atrophic processes are quite often diagnosed in patients suffering from depression, as well as in patients with schizophrenia or neuroastronopathy.

During age-related changes in the body, processes of muscle mass decrease under the influence of various factors. The process is manifested by the parallel disappearance of cells and the presence of fat cells under the influence of endocrine regulation. But the mechanism of senile and muscle atrophy is common and differs significantly only in adults and children. Scientists have developed a number of ways to eliminate the effects of aging of the body and restore lost functionality to people. However, all research is still at an early stage. The effect of physical activity on restoring the functioning of the peripheral nervous system and musculoskeletal system against the general background of aging has been clinically proven.