Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

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Latest methods of treatment and prevention of osteoporosis

Treatment of osteoporosis is usually based on compensating for the decrease in bone density by giving calcium and nutritional supplements, and it is a disease that greatly affects the joints and the body, but it is easy to treat. Definition of osteoporosis osteoporosis is a progressive bone disorder that leads to an increased risk of bone fractures as a result of decreased bone mineral density, loss of normal bone structure and adequate mineralization…

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Treatment for stiff joints

Causes and treatment of joint stiffness

Joint stiffness occurs with age and may be natural and does not cause discomfort or may result from inflammation affecting the joints of the body. In this case, joint stiffness is treated as this problem requires a solution because the natural stiffness of the joint does not impede movement. What is the treatment of stiff joints? It is working to relieve symptoms, reduce the period during which the joints remain stiff...

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All about the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is mainly based on relieving inflammation and improving symptoms because it is a chronic disease that is not completely curable, especially if it is discovered in advanced stages. What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis? It is working towards an early diagnosis, allowing the initiation of treatment protocols for rheumatoid arthritis, which will enable patients to have…

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Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease of bone, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Paget's disease of bone, or deforming osteomyelitis, is a chronic disease of the bones in adults that causes gradual onset of bone pain and deformity. Treatment includes symptomatic measures and often medications. What is Paget's disease of bone? Bone tissue is a living, active tissue that is constantly being renewed. Normally, old and damaged bone tissue is resorbed and replaced with new healthy bone. Paget's disease of bone...

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Costochondritis and methods of treating it

Costochondritis and methods of treating it

Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs meet the sternum, causing severe pain in the chest, especially when moving, similar to the pain of heart disease (angina). Costochondritis is more common in women over the age of 40. Learn with us about costochondritis and ways to treat it. What is costochondritis? Costochondritis...

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Osteomyelitis treatment

Osteomyelitis treatment

 Treatment of osteomyelitis involves a combined effort between medical and surgical disciplines. The two main aspects of treatment are surgical containment of the infection and prolonged antibiotics. What is osteomyelitis? Osteomyelitis is a bone infection of the long bones, caused by a bacterial or fungal infection of the bloodstream or surrounding tissues, causing painful swelling of the bone marrow…

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Muscle spasm and ways to prevent it

Muscle spasm and ways to prevent it

Muscle spasm is a sudden and painful muscle contraction resulting from many causes, the most important of which is stress, which leads to the inability to use the spastic muscles for a short period, which affects the patient’s activity. Muscle spasm is a very common condition, especially in the muscles of the back, arm, and thigh. Muscle spasms may be caused by medical conditions such as neurological diseases and thyroid diseases. Get to know...

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Causes of thigh muscle tears and ways to prevent them

Causes of thigh muscle tears and ways to prevent them

A tear in the thigh muscles is a common injury that occurs when the muscle fibers are stretched beyond their normal limit, which leads to severe pain and bruising in the thigh, which hinders the patient and limits his activities. Tears of the thigh muscles are common in athletes, especially tearing of the posterior thigh muscle in sports activities that include running and contact with others (soccer players). Let's learn together about…

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Back muscle tear: its causes and ways to prevent it

Back muscle tear: its causes and ways to prevent it

Back muscle tear is the occurrence of stretching and cracking of muscle fibers due to sudden movements or lifting heavy objects incorrectly, which leads to feeling severe pain that worsens with movement. A tear in the back muscles can cause serious complications such as spinal instability. Learn with us about torn back muscles, its causes and ways to prevent it. A glimpse into the tear of the back muscles...

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Muscle tear: its causes and treatment methods

Muscle tear: its causes and treatment methods

Muscle tear is a common condition in which muscle fibers stretch and tear as a result of applying a large force to them, which causes severe pain and the muscle loses its function, which affects the patient’s activity. A muscle tear is a painful injury that occurs at all ages and in both genders, but it is more common among athletes who engage in strenuous sports activities. The danger of a muscle tear lies in the possibility of losing…

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