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: