Grip Strength for Gastrointestinal Disease: The New Essential Biomarker

Grip strength is a valuable indicator of functional health in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, as it reflects muscle mass and strength compromised by malnutrition, inflammation, and metabolic changes.

Chronic inflammation and malnutrition in GI disorders lead to systemic muscle wasting reflected by reduced grip strength.

Click on the thumbnail to understand how grip strength can be used in clinical practice to assess gastrointestinal disease patient’s risk, progression and prognosis.

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