skeltal and muscular disorders

DISORDERS OF MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL SYSTEM

• Myasthenia gravis: Auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.
• Muscular dystrophy: Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder.
• Tetany: Rapid spasms (wild contractions) in muscle due to low Ca⁺⁺ in body fluid.
• Arthritis: Inflammation of joints.
•  Osteoporosis: Age-related disorder characterised by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause.
• Gout: Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.