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Muscle weakness
Respected Doctor, I am 22 year old but still looking like an 18 year old. Having muscle weakness. I am very thin and no muscles. Hard to stand and my body start shivering sometimes. Please help.
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Dietician
3 years
Answer ( 1 )
Thanks for the query
Muscle weakness and muscle pain since one month could be due to calcium deficiency.
Has serum calcium level been evaluated?Associated dehydration along with anemia requires evaluation.
At least 6-8 liters of water/day needs to be taken.Hemoglobin should be more than 13 g/dL.
This could be causing weakness and palpitations, even on light exertion.
Sleep management needs to be done. Sleep for at least for 6-8 hours a day.
At present, you are going through a malnutritional phase. Improving protein rich diet with calcium supplements and good hydration is essential.
Time management involving sleep and moderate exercises is necessary.
Do get a test for hemoglobin and serum calcium done.
And please revert back to me with all your reports