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Homeopathic medicine 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 homeopathic treatment or medicine if possible
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Homeopathic remedies for sarcopenia aim to address muscle wasting, weakness, and associated fatigue, though they are not a substitute for exercise and protein intake.Please encourage your father to start weight / strength training atleast three time a week , that is the most natural way to grow muscles, especially since you are already giving him protein rich food. If possible, let him do these exercises under the guidance of a personal trainer so that he doesnt hurt himself. There are no homoeopathic medicines to grow muscles, but there are medicines like arnica, rhus tox which will help with muscle soreness and fatigue once he starts exercising. A detailed case taking and a constitutional homeopathic medicine will benefit him in improving his overall health condition. After a certain age, strong medicines do more harm than benefit, so consult a good homeopathic physician.
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He could also have one scoop protein powder in water once a day to start with.
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Yes homoeopathy can help better in case of degenerative muscle mass (sarcopenia).
Need more details on his routine to prescribe him a perfectly selected remedy to help him heal.
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Sarcopenia refers to progressive loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical vitality that commonly occurs with ageing, chronic metabolic disorders, reduced protein absorption, inactivity, hormonal imbalance, inflammation, or long-standing systemic stress on the body. Patients often become lean, weak, frail-looking, develop loose or wrinkled skin appearance, low stamina, and gradual weight loss despite eating reasonably well.
Since your father has diabetes and cholesterol under good control for many years, that is definitely a positive factor. However, when muscle loss continues despite protein intake and Vitamin D supplementation, it is important to understand that the body may not be properly utilizing nutrition due to deeper metabolic, digestive, endocrine, inflammatory, or age-related factors.
Before deciding treatment, proper evaluation is important. I would advise reviewing:
⢠HbA1c and diabetic status,
⢠thyroid profile,
⢠Vitamin B12,
⢠Vitamin D levels,
⢠liver and kidney function,
⢠serum albumin/protein levels,
⢠testosterone or hormonal status if advised,
⢠digestive absorption issues,
⢠appetite and bowel health,
⢠sleep quality and physical activity,
⢠underlying chronic illness or inflammation.
In many elderly patients, simply taking protein foods alone may not produce visible weight gain unless there is proper muscle stimulation through resistance exercises or physiotherapy. Light strength-building exercises under guidance, physiotherapy, walking, and muscle activation are extremely important in sarcopenia management.
individualized homeopathic treatment may help improve:
⢠overall vitality and energy,
⢠appetite and digestion,
⢠nutrient assimilation,
⢠weakness and fatigue,
⢠age-related degeneration tendency,
⢠recovery capacity,
⢠sleep and mental wellbeing.
In my clinical experience, some elderly patients with chronic weakness, lean body structure, frailty, and slow degeneration have shown gradual improvement in strength, stamina, appetite, and quality of life when constitutional treatment is combined with proper nutrition and physical rehabilitation.
Since the condition has been present for many years, detailed case evaluation is important before discussing the probable scope of improvement. Please do not lose hope, because even when complete reversal is difficult, supportive treatment and proper management can help improve strength, functionality, confidence, and overall quality of life significantly.
If you wish, you may take a detailed consultation with all reports, weight history, medications, appetite details, sleep pattern, and overall health history for a more individualized assessment and guidance.
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Dr jyoti Kadkol
Health Global Homoeopathy, Vijaynagar, Hoodi(Bangalore)
www.healthglobalclinics.com
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Sarcopenia is the degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and function that occurs naturally with aging.
Along with medicines, progressive resistance training and exercises are suggested for its improvement.
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For homoeopathic treatment we need to study the case in detail and find a suitable remedy and then it is prepared and prescribed in different potencies as and when required.
Suggesting medicines over the counter will never help.
I suggest proper consultation.
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Sarcopenia requires detailed constitutional homoeopathic treatment after proper case taking. Along with medicines, nutrition, vitamin levels, and muscle strengthening exercises also play an important role.
You can consult me online with all reports for individualized treatment guidance.
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It is age related we can slow down the progress.Adequate Protein intake and resistance training exercises will help.For Homeopathic Medicine You Must Consult and after taking all the necessary details I can give medicines.
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It's actually age related . I want to know your father's age and his daily routine and eating habits.
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The homoeopathic treatment requires a detailed case study to find out the right medicine. With right medicines the improvement should begin in a few days while the treatment may take a couple of years. You can consult me online.
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You didn't mention your father's age. Though it can be effectively treated by Homoeopathy. You should take a private consultation
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Can suggest after a proper consultation
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Hello Practo User, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get Instant and effective results.Its Curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays Excellent role to treat Such problems in a hollistic way without any side effect.I suggest you to message me your complete history in private chat with all reports & details & Consult Online through Practo. I will guide you for holistic & effective Results with homoeopathy ! Take care !! Best Regards:)
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Sarcopenia is usually not caused by protein deficiency alone. In many older adults it happens due to a combination of:
-aging-related muscle loss,
-low physical activity,
-poor absorption of nutrients,
-hormonal/metabolic changes,
-chronic inflammation,
-diabetes history,
-inadequate calorie intake,
-low testosterone or thyroid problems,
-kidney/liver issues, or hidden illnesses.
Your father has had 7 years of severe thinness without improvement, then only taking eggs and vitamin D is usually not enough. A proper medical evaluation is important before depending mainly on homeopathy.
Important tests that are worth discussing with a physician:
-CBC, ESR
-HbA1C
-Thyroid profile (TSH, T3, T4)
-Vitamin B12
-Vitamin D
-Serum albumin/protein
-Liver and kidney function
-Testosterone level (if male)
-CRP/inflammatory markers
-Weight, BMI, muscle mass assessment
For sarcopenia, the treatments with strongest evidence are:
1. Progressive resistance exercise (very important)
2. Adequate daily protein
3. Proper calorie intake
4. Vitamin D correction if deficient
5. Managing underlying disease
Even frail elderly people often improve more from supervised strength training than from medicines alone.
Regarding homeopathy: There is no specific medicine in homeopathy which is for disease. But just as even the most complex chronic diseases are cured based on an individual's signs and symptoms, similarly, in your context, we will choose the treatment method based on your fathers symptoms as a whole, like physical symptoms, mental symptoms behavioral symptoms, and we will get the results too.
Here is the some supportive remedies depending on constitution and symptoms. Commonly used remedies include:
-Alfalfa — often used for appetite, weakness, weight gain support
-Calcarea Phosphorica — for weakness and poor nutrition
-Acid Phosphoricum — for debility and muscle wasting
-Arsenicum Album — for weakness with anxiety/restlessness
-China Officinalis — for exhaustion and debility
But the correct remedy depends on:
-individuals symptoms (mental state, physical, behavioral etc)
-appetite,
-digestion,
-sleep,
-stool pattern,
-thermal preference,
-weakness pattern,
-associated diseases.
So self-prescribing high-potency remedies for long periods is not advisable.
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If he has:
-rapid further weight loss,
-swallowing difficulty,
-chronic diarrhea,
-fever,
-blood in stool,
-severe fatigue,
-loss of appetite,
then evaluation by a physician should not be delayed because other illnesses can mimic sarcopenia.
A balanced approach would be:
-continue medical evaluation,
-nutrition + resistance exercise.
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Practical measures that often help more in real life:
-1.2–1.5 g protein/kg/day (if kidney function is normal)
-Protein divided across meals
-Resistance exercises with bands/light weights 3–4 times weekly
-Adequate sleep
-Omega-3 rich foods
-Treating hidden depression, dental issues, or poor appetite
-Checking for malabsorption
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Take homeopathy treatment
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Every medical condition needs proper detail case study... We can connect over a call for guidance and treatment..
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Hi practo user
Sarcopenia is the progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs naturally with aging
A homoeopathic treatment will give you best results naturally
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As age advances there is loss of muscle mass in an individual,there is treatment for this condition in homoeopathy.Do consult online and improve the condition with safe effective holistic medicines.
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Dr. Prakash Darji
Homoeopath
13 yrs exp
Gandhidham
It's not a disease some time its due to age and degenartive changes in body .still if there is issue in routine work then u have to take medicine otherwise healthy nutrition help with proper diat...in homeopathy u have try with damiana Q and alfa q 10 drops tds dose...it's help certain leval but have to consult homeoapth for proper medicine..
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Nashik
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