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Disorders
Joints, Bones, Muscles
Disorder | Symptoms | Cause |
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Degenerative Arthritis | Progressive Erosion of Articular Cartilage | old Age, joint Abuse, Obesity |
Rheumatoid Arthritis | thickening of Synovial Fluid and breakdown of Cartilage and Bone | Autoimmune disease |
Gouty Arthritis | Crystallization in the Synovial Sac | Metabolic disorder in Males |
Bursitis | tendon may Calcify | promoted by prolonged Pressure or Stress to joints |
Rickets | bowlegs; pliable bones | Vitamin D deficiency |
Osteomylacia | bone disease in utero | reduced calcification During Pregnancy |
Osteoperosis | Brittle, more Porous bones | Less Active Osteoblasts, especially after Menopause |
Osteomyelitis | destruction of bone by Bacterial Infection | often following Fractures |
Fibromyositis (Rheumatism) | pain, tenderness, and stiffness | Inflammation of Fascia |
Muscular Dystrophy | muscle Weakness or Paralysis | Inherited Disease |
Myasthenia Gravis | muscular weakness ----> Respiratory Failure | Autoimmune disease at Neuromuscular Junction |