MUSCULAR SYSTEM

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DUEŇAS, ANGELICASANTOS, FATIMA

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Muscles are very important part of our body. Without muscles the body will lose its ability to move and carry out various actions. In fact, without the human muscular system, we probably won't be able to survive.

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DISEASE OF MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Muscular Dystrophy

This is a genetic disease is a group of inherited muscle disease that causes damage to muscle fibers. The symptoms of muscular dystrophy disease include weakness, loss of mobility and lack of coordination. The most common diseases classified as muscular dystrophy are Duchenne, Becker, limb girdle, congenital, facioscapulohumeral, myotonic, oculopharyngeal, distal, and Emery-Dreifuss. The basic fact about muscular dystrophy is that there is no specific cure for muscular dystrophy. You can read more about muscular dystrophy life expectancy.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is one of the muscular system diseases where a persons posture, balance and motor functions are affected. Brain damage during or before child birth causes loss of muscle tone, causing problems carrying out physical tasks in children. It is one of the most common congenital disorders. You can read more on symptoms of cerebral palsy and go into the details of treatment for cerebral palsy.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva

This is a very rare congenital disorder that causes the soft tissues to become hard like bones permanently. This causes the muscles, tendons, ligaments as well as other connective tissues to grow bones between the joints. Thus, leading to permanent restriction of movement. There is no effective Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) treatment and pain is controlled using medications.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Dermatomyositis

The inflammatory myopathy that leads to chronic muscle and skin inflammation is called dermatomyositis. This is an progressive autoimmune disease of the connective tissues that causes muscle weakness. The dermatomyositis symptoms include muscle pain, hardended calcium deposits under the skin, gastrointestinal ulcers, intestinal perforations, lung problems, fever, fatigue and weight loss. It leads to a red or violet colored skin rash on the face, hands, knees, chest and back. There is no cure for this progressive muscle weakness but can be controlled using corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Compartment Syndrome

Chronic compartment syndrome that is caused by compression of the blood vessels, nerves and muscles within a closed area of the body. This causes tissue death due to lack of oxygen. The compartment syndrome symptoms include severe muscle pain, feeling of tightness in muscles, parathesis, paralysis, etc. Treatment involves immediate surgical treatment, called fasicotomy. This helps in relieving the pressure on the muscles and helping them become normal again.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

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Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue. There is a breakdown of the neuromuscular junction and thus, brain loses control over these muscles. The myasthenia gravis symptoms and signs include drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, muscle fatigue, breathing difficulty, inability to control facial expressions, etc. Medications and surgical intervention are a part of myasthenia gravis treatment.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a serious neurodegenerative disease. This disease is also known as the Lou Gehrig's disease. In this disease, the motor neurons destroy that leads to loss of control over voluntary muscle movement. The early symptoms of ALS include difficulty to swallow, breath and speak. Paralysis is an advanced Lou Gehrig's disease symptom.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Mitochondrial Myopathies

Mitochondrial myopathies is a condition where the mitochondria, the powerhouse of cells, is damaged. The symptoms of this neuromuscular disease include muscle weakness, heart rhythm abnomalities, deafness, blindness and heart failure. In some cases, it leads to seizures, dementia, drooping eyelids and vomiting. Other symptoms include breathing difficulty, nausea and headache.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Rhabdomyolysis

Rhabdomyolysis is a condition where there is rapid skeletal muscle destruction. This causes the muscle fibers to breakdown into myoglobin that is released into the urine. This leads to kidney failure as myoglobin is dangerous to the kidney. Rhabdomyolysis symptoms include muscle weakness, stiffness, and pain. If detected early, there is a possibility of rhabdomyolysis treatment. Treatment includes use of intravenous fluid, dialysis as well as hemofiltration in severe cases.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic muscle pain disorder. It is characterized by aches, pain and burning sensation around sensitive points of the muscles called the trigger points. One may also feel joint stiffness, area of tension like a knot and sleep problems due to severe pain. Use of corticosteroids, botulism toxin injections, massage therapy and physical therapy help in management of myofacial pain syndrome.

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MUSCULAR SYSTEM

A new gene mutation that causes muscular dystrophy has been identified by University of Iowa researchers thanks to a strong international collaboration and a single patient with mild muscle disease and severe cognitive impairment.Read more: New Form of Muscular Dystrophy Identified

http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Form-of-Muscular-Dystrophy-Identified-82128-1.htm#ixzz1SdelMK9Q

http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Form-of-Muscular-Dystrophy-Identified-82128-1.htm

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