Outcomes of<unk>  depend on the underlying cause and the health of the patient. Immobility or bed rest in populations predisposed to<unk> , such as the elderly or those with disease states that commonly cause cachexia, can cause dramatic<unk>  and impact on functional outcomes. In the elderly, this often leads to decreased biological reserve and increased vulnerability to stressors known as the "frailty syndrome." Loss of lean body mass is also associated with increased risk of infection, decreased immunity, and poor wound healing. The weakness that accompanies<unk>  leads to higher risk of falls, fractures, physical disability, need for institutional care, reduced quality of life, increased mortality, and increased healthcare costs.
Muscle atrophy
Muscle weakness
Muscle hypertrophy
Breast atrophy
Muscle imbalance
Lipoatrophy
Tooth loss
Lumbar enlargement