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Guidance on treatment for sarcopenia
My father ,P.Hara Jagannath has been diagnosed with sarcopenia he has seen no weight gain since 7 years and is looking very lean and thin ,aged and wrinkles skin appearance.He has diabetes and cholesterol but they are already under complete control since many years since his 1st diagnosis with them in 2016.Even though on eating protein foods like eggs and using vitamin d capsules there is no improvement till date .Hence I request you to provide me valuable guidance on treatment or medicine if possible
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Please share patient height and weight.. any exercise, he's doing right now??
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Consult for detail diet plan
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For sarcopenia (muscle loss), your father usually needs:
High protein diet regularly
Light strength/resistance exercise under guidance
Good diabetes control
Vitamin D + B12 check
Proper sleep and sunlight
Adequate calories (not just protein alone)
Regular medical review for thyroid, kidney, liver or absorption issues
Helpful foods:
Eggs, milk, curd, paneer
Dal, sprouts, fish/chicken if non-veg
Nuts, peanut butter
Protein supplements only if doctor allows
Very important:
Muscle gain in elderly is slow
Protein without exercise often gives limited improvement
Physiotherapy/resistance bands can help more than only medicines
He should also be evaluated if severe weight loss continues despite eating well.
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Next steps for the patient:
Consult physician/geriatric specialist
Meet dietitian for high-protein meal plan
Start physiotherapy/resistance band exercises
Check Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, thyroid, kidney/liver tests
Monitor weight and muscle strength regularly
Ensure enough calories + hydration
Continue diabetes control and regular walking
Avoid prolonged bed rest/inactivity
Health Tips
Protein in every meal
Light exercise daily
Good sleep and hydration
Sunlight exposure
Avoid long bed rest
Regular sugar check
Physiotherapy helps
Small frequent meals
Regular doctor follow-up
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He needs to follow a well balanced Diet and Exercise to get the desired results
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DM me for customized Diet and Exercise plan to help him recover better and faster
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Hi, Sarcopenia is not just weight loss — it is ongoing muscle breakdown. If there has been no improvement for 7 years despite protein and Vitamin D, then the body is clearly not recovering properly anymore.
This usually needs a proper muscle-recovery nutrition plan, digestion support, deficiency correction, and structured guidance..not random supplements alone.
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Book a consultation now so we can work on the root cause and help slow down further muscle loss before it worsens further.
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Plz connect general physician
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connect me through the app
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Eating more and more protein doesn't mean to treat sarcopenia your father needs. A proper meal plan to follow with discipline and yes it's an aging issue also
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u need to connect online for diet counselling
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Hi ,
If it comes with age factor we can only help in management with balanced meals ..Continue the supplements and make sure a well balanced meal is eaten on daily basis also with sugar and age muscle loss will be there so include some physical activity after consulting doctor hope this helps
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please add protein rich diet to help him better
If you want diet chart please connect over the consultation to help you better
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
17 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Good evening pls connect to general physician.
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