Salute e Malattia - Malattie e problemi muscoloscheletrici

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

distrofia muscolare di Becker, distrofia muscolare Becker

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

distrofia muscolare di Duchenne, miopatia di Duchenne

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

distrofia muscolare distale, distrofia muscolare periferica

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

distrofia muscolare facioscapoloumerale, distrofia muscolare facio-scapulo-omerale

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

distrofia muscolare della cintura degli arti, distrofia muscolare limbica

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

disabilità muscolare oculofaringea, distrofia muscolare oculofaringea

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

miopatia

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

rabdomiolisi, rottura muscolare

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

cardiomiopatia, malattia del muscolo cardiaco

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

SLA

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

sarcopenia, perdita muscolare legata all'età

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

polimiosite

an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes

dermatomiosite

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

artrite

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

gotta

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

osteoartrite, artrosi

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

bursite

an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine

scoliosi

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

malattia di 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

rachitismo

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

gomito del tennista, epicondilite laterale

a genetic disorder causing muscle weakness and delayed muscle relaxation

distrofia miotonica, distrofia muscolare miotonica

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

disturbo da trauma cumulativo, malattia da trauma cumulativo