Weakness, chest tightness and discomfort at low temperatures are not cardiovascular! A 50-year-old office worker is actually suffering from “sarcopenia”

CNEWS Convergence News Network reporter Chen Junkai/Reporting from Taipei

The temperature has been dropping recently, and people are feeling unwell. In addition to cardiovascular diseases, there may also be “muscle danger”! A domestic outpatient clinic admitted a 50-year-old office worker who developed symptoms such as chest tightness, anemia, chronic fatigue, and decreased sleep quality. He went to the doctor for further examination and found that the problem was actually sarcopenia because he was busy at work, had reverse days and nights, and often ate takeaways. , instant noodles, leading to insufficient protein intake.

Ou Hanwen, a practicing medical doctor, said that with the onset of winter, the number of patients seeking medical treatment for feeling unwell and worried about cardiovascular problems has increased sharply recently. However, after many consultations, it was discovered that the cause was related to sarcopenia. Although people often mistakenly believe that sarcopenia is far away, after the age of 50, the rate of muscle loss is twice as fast as that of 30 years old. It is not only the main cause of chronic diseases and fractures, but also the root cause of cardiovascular disease and disability.

According to research, about 40% of elderly people in the Taiwanese community suffer from sarcopenia. In other words, about 450,000 people are in the crisis of sarcopenia. As people age, they often feel that their physical strength decreases, and even their walking speed slows down and their strength changes. Small, it reduces the willingness to do outdoor activities and exercise, and accelerates muscle loss, forming a vicious cycle.

Ou Hanwen said that sarcopenia not only reduces patients’ quality of life, but recent studies have also found that severe sarcopenia may lead to myocardial loss and increase the risk of heart failure, and the mortality rate of patients with sarcopenia is about three times that of the general population, which should not be underestimated. . You can usually use three self-tests, including: whether the body fat meets the standards recommended by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Male body fat ≧25% and female body fat ≧30% are obese; the muscle ratio is prone to be low. Observe whether the walking speed decreases, climb stairs and Do you need support when you squat down and stand up? Use your hands to try to circle the calf circumference. If you can circle it, you may have a higher risk of muscle loss. Once you do, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible.

To prevent sarcopenia, Ou Hanwen emphasized that diet and exercise are indispensable. Establishing correct eating habits and preventing sarcopenia are most important from the intake of two key nutrients, namely high-quality protein and medium-chain fatty acids. High-quality protein can be used to maintain the growth of the human body. Development, medium-chain fatty acids can increase muscle mass, improve sports performance, and even enhance cognitive abilities. Appropriate exercise can build muscle mass. It is recommended that middle-aged and middle-aged people combine weight training with diet.

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