Agriculture. Over 100 farmers from across Southeast Arkansas recently converged at the McGehee Men's club to learn about the changes in this years Farm Bill. This is just one of the many programs that Desha County Extension provides to our Community. Photo: The Desha County Extension Staff offers non-formal educational opportunities including field days, production meetings, and one-on-one consultations.
Myasthenia gravis, a rare, chronic disorder that causes weakness and rapid muscle fatigue. Muscle weakness that is slowly getting worse requires a visit to a doctor. Sudden muscle weakness and loss of function in one area of the body can indicate a serious problem within the brain (such as a stroke or transient ischemic attack) or spinal cord or with a specific nerve in the body.
Causes of muscle atrophy. Unused muscles can waste away if you are not active. Even after it begins, this type of atrophy can often be reversed with exercise and improved nutrition. Muscle atrophy can also happen if you are bedridden or unable to move certain body parts due to a medical condition. Astronauts, for example, can also experience some muscle atrophy after a few days of weightlessness. Other causes for muscle atrophy include: 1  lack of physical activity for an extended period of time. 2  aging.  alcohol-associated myopathy, a pain and weakness in muscles due to excessive drinking over long periods of time.