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Disorders
Joints, Bones, Muscles
| Disorder | Symptoms | Cause |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |