skeletal system disorders. a. arthritis describes over 100 different inflammatory or degenerative...
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Skeletal System Disorders
A. Arthritis
• Describes over 100 different inflammatory or degenerative diseases
1. Osteoarthritis
• M• Chronic and
degenerative disease that usually affects older people
• The cartilage
• This • Results in stiffness,
usually in the • Treat with mild pain
killers, moderate activity, and rest IF it becomes painful
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis• Chronic, autoimmune, inflammatory disease• Autoimmune-• Onset is usually
• Frequently affects the fingers, wrists, ankles and feet (symmetrically)
• Periods • Treated with
methotrexate and cyclosporin which help prevent deformities
• Exercise is VITAL
3. Gout
• Uric acid builds up in the blood and may be deposited as needle-sharp crystals in the soft tissues of joints
• Extremely
4. Osteoporosis
• Bone-thinning disease that affects half of the women in the U.S. over 65 (20% of men over 70)
• Bones• Estrogen
• Poor
5. Leukemia
• General • Symptoms: bone pain, excess fatigue, easy bruising,
night sweats, unexplained weight loss, and bleeding gums
• Leukemia prevents the body from fighting infections.
• Treatments: