Bones become weak due many reasons like
Aging
Poor eating Habits
deficiency of nutrients and minerals
Accidental injury causes fractures and long term disorders.Skeleton is affected by following diseases in particular.
Arthritis
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that affects your joints, such as the knees, or a portion of your spinal column. Typical symptoms of this condition include joint pain, swelling and stiffness accompanied by a reduction in the ability to freely move your joints.
Bone Cancer
Bone
cancer, though uncommon, is cancer that originates within a bone of body causing bones to weaken. Individuals with
bone cancer may experience fatigue, bone pain or frequent bone fractures. Though
any bone can be affected by cancer, bone cancer most frequently occurs in
longer bones, such as those in our legs or arms.
Leukemia
Leukemia is a form of cancer that
originates in the bone marrow and affects the lymphatic system. This disease
results in the formation of abnormal, malfunctioning white blood cells, which
interferes with the ability of your body to fight infection.
Osteomalacia (Rickets)
Osteomalacia is a disease that leads to
a softening and weakening of your bone tissue. This disease, which in children
is also called rickets, is typically caused by prolonged vitamin D deficiency.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
is a condition in which bones become brittle and weak due to the extensive loss
of bone tissue. Though the cause of osteoporosis is poorly understood,
researchers believe that the bone remodeling process that occurs in healthy
individuals is interrupted in individuals with this disease. Osteoporosis also
commonly results in bone fractures of the wrist, spine or hip,
Spina Bifida
Spina
bifida is a genetic birth defect that effects the development of the spinal
cord while a baby is in the uterus. When present, this defect is typically
detected and treated before a baby is born. However, babies that are not
treated before birth may be born with excess fluid in or around the brain.
Kyphosis
--also called hunchback---is a
deformity of the upper portion of the spinal column that results in severe
forward bending of the spine. In children and adolescents, this condition may
result from poor posture (postural kyphosis), misshapen vertebrae or problems
during fetal development . In adults, this condition is often the result of
another disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis or cancer.
Hyperlodosis
also called swayback---is a condition in which the curve of the lower portion of the spine is notably pronounced. Muscle or nervous system problems are often the cause of this condition.
Scoliosis
Scoliosis results in a sideways curvature of the
spinal column. This condition is most frequently diagnosed during adolescent
growth spurts prior to or during puberty. Though the cause of this condition is
not fully understood, some researchers believe that the disease may be due to
an inherited genetic disorder
Paget's Disease
Paget's disease of the
bone is an abnormal breakdown of bone tissue that is followed by abnormal bone
growth. Any part of the skeletal system may be affected, but the most common
areas include the arm, leg, spine, collar and pelvis, according to the
University of Maryland Medical Center.
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