Musculoskeletal Diseases and Problems

a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting due to mutations in the dystrophin gene

Becker muscular dystrophy affects the muscles over time.

a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness due to dystrophin gene mutations

Duchenne muscular dystrophy primarily affects young boys.

a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness, primarily in the hands and feet

Distal muscular dystrophy weakens muscles in the hands and feet.

a genetic muscle disorder causing progressive weakness in facial, shoulder, and upper arm muscles, typically starting in adolescence or adulthood

a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles, predominantly affecting the shoulder and hip girdles

Researchers are studying potential treatments for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy.

a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects the muscles of the eyes and throat

People with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy may experience difficulty swallowing.

a disease that affect the muscles, leading to weakness or dysfunction

Diagnosis of myopathy often involves muscle biopsy, blood tests, and imaging studies.

muscle tissue breakdown leading to myoglobin release, which can potentially cause kidney damage and other symptoms

a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue, particularly in the voluntary muscles

Mary often struggles with drooping eyelids, a common symptom of myasthenia gravis.

a medical condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened, enlarged, or stiff, leading to impaired heart function

Restrictive cardiomyopathy involves the stiffening of the heart muscles, impeding normal blood flow.

a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis causes the gradual loss of muscle function.

age-related loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, leading to decreased physical performance and increased health risks

a rare inflammatory disease that primarily affects skeletal muscles, causing muscle weakness and inflammation

Dermatomyositis affects both muscles and skin.

an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes

Dermatomyositis affects both muscles and skin.

a neurological condition characterized by a lack of coordination, affecting movements, balance, and speech

Ataxia makes it challenging to coordinate movements.

a painful condition in which one's joints become stiff or swollen

a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden and severe pain, swelling, and tenderness, typically affecting the joint at the base of the big toe

Gout flares up when crystals form in the joints.

a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced joint mobility

Older adults often experience joint pain due to osteoarthritis.

the inflammation of the bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion and reduce friction between bones, tendons, and muscles near joints

Her doctor diagnosed her with shoulder bursitis.

an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine

Scoliosis affects the alignment of the spine.

a chronic bone disorder causing abnormal bone remodeling, leading to weakened and deformed bones with associated symptoms such as bone pain and fractures

a condition in children in which bones soften and become more susceptible to fractures and irregularities due to deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate

a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons on the outer part of the elbow, typically caused by repetitive arm and wrist motion

Tennis elbow results from overuse of the forearm muscles.

a genetic disorder causing muscle weakness and delayed muscle relaxation

Myotonic muscular dystrophy is a sickness that makes muscles weak over time.

a condition caused by repetitive motions or prolonged, repetitive use of certain muscles, tendons, or nerves, leading to pain, inflammation, and functional impairment in affected areas