Salud y Enfermedad - Enfermedades y problemas musculoesqueléticos

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

distrofia muscular de Becker, distrofia muscular de Becker

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

distrofia muscular de Duchenne, miopatía de Duchenne

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

distrofia muscular distal, distrofia muscular periférica

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

distrofia muscular facioscapulohumeral, distrofia muscular facioescapulohumeral

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

distrofia muscular de cintura escapular, distrofia muscular de la cintura

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

distrofia muscular oculofaringea, distrofia muscular oculofaríngea

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

miopatía

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

rhabdomiólisis, descomposición muscular

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

miastenia gravis

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

cardiomiopatía, enfermedad del músculo cardíaco

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

ELA

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

sarcopenia, pérdida de masa muscular relacionada con la edad

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

polimiositis

an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes

dermatomiositis

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

ataxia

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

artritis

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

gota

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

osteoartritis, artrosis

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

bursitis

an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine

escoliosis

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

enfermedad de Paget

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

raquitismo

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

codo de tenista, epicondilitis lateral

a genetic disorder causing muscle weakness and delayed muscle relaxation

distrofia miotónica, distrofia muscular miotónica

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

trastorno de trauma acumulativo, trastorno traumático acumulado