Common Skeletal & Muscular System Ailments: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Common ailments of the skeletal system:
* Osteoporosis: A condition in which bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures.
* Arthritis: A group of conditions that cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints.
* Fractures: Broken bones.
* Dislocations: Bones that are out of their normal position.
* Sprains: Torn ligaments.
* Strains: Torn muscles.
* Tendonitis: Inflammation of the tendons, the connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones.
* Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that help to reduce friction between tendons and bones.
Common ailments of the muscular system:
* Muscle atrophy: A condition in which muscles lose mass and strength.
* Muscle weakness: A general lack of strength in the muscles.
* Muscle spasms: Involuntary contractions of the muscles.
* Muscle cramps: Prolonged and painful contractions of the muscles.
* Myalgia: Muscle pain.
* Fibromyalgia: A chronic condition that causes widespread pain and fatigue.
* Polymyositis: An inflammatory condition that affects the muscles.
* Muscular dystrophy: A group of genetic disorders that cause progressive muscle weakness.
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