Health and Sickness - Musculoskeletal Diseases and Problems

Here you will learn some English words related to musculoskeletal diseases and problems such as "myopathy", "scoliosis", and "arthritis".

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Health and Sickness

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

Ex: Managing daily activities becomes challenging with Becker muscular dystrophy .

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

Ex: Families adapt homes to accommodate individuals with distal muscular dystrophy .

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

Ex: The doctor explained the different subtypes of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy .

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

Ex: Oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy is caused by mutations in specific genes , impacting muscle function .
myopathy [noun]

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

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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

Ex: Living with myasthenia gravis involves adapting daily activities to conserve energy and minimize fatigue .

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

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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

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an autoimmune disease causing muscle inflammation and distinctive skin rashes

Ex: The patient noticed skin changes as an early sign of dermatomyositis .
ataxia [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor explained the various types of ataxia disorders .

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

gout [noun]

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

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

Ex: Preventing joint injuries is crucial in avoiding osteoarthritis .
bursitis [noun]

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

Ex: Treatment for bursitis often involves rest and ice .

an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine

Ex: Doctors often screen for scoliosis during school years .

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

rickets [noun]

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

Ex: His persistent pain signaled a case of tennis elbow .

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