🦴 Rickets Rickets is a childhood bone disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate, leading to soft and weak bones. It primarily affects infants and young children, especially during periods of rapid growth. 🌞 Cause 🧒 Who is at Risk? 🩺 Symptoms 🔍 Diagnosis 💊 Treatment 🔄 Prognosis 🛡️ Prevention
🦴 Bone Tumor A bone tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue within a bone. It can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Bone tumors may originate in the bone (primary) or spread from other parts of the body (secondary or metastatic). 📂 Types of Bone Tumors 1. Benign (Non-cancerous): These are more common and
Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone is a rare, noncancerous bone disorder where normal bone is replaced with fibrous (scar-like) tissue, leading to weak, deformed bones. It can affect one bone (monostotic) or multiple bones (polyostotic). 🧬 Cause: 🦴 Symptoms: 🔍 Diagnosis: 🧪 Types: 💊 Treatment: There is no cure, but management focuses on symptoms and preventing
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and potentially joint destruction over time. It occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the synovium—the lining of the membranes that surround the joints. 🧬 Causes and Risk Factors: 🩺 Symptoms: 🧪 Diagnosis: 💊 Treatment Options: Medications:
A fracture is a break or crack in a bone, which can occur due to trauma, accidents, or underlying conditions that weaken the bones. Fractures can range from small cracks to complete breaks, and the severity can vary depending on the cause and the location of the break. 🦴 What is a Fracture? ⚠️ Types
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a circulatory condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, most often the legs. 🦵 What Is Peripheral Artery Disease? PAD is caused by atherosclerosis — the buildup of plaque in arteries that supply blood to your arms and legs. It makes it harder for blood to reach
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves abnormally to the side, forming an “S” or “C” shape instead of the natural straight alignment. The curve can be mild or severe, and it may cause problems with posture, pain, and, in extreme cases, even affect the lungs and heart. 🦴 What is Scoliosis? ⚠️ Types
Multiple Myeloma is a type of cancer that starts in the plasma cells, which are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune system by producing antibodies. In multiple myeloma, these plasma cells become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably, leading to a variety of complications such as bone damage, kidney
Carotid Artery Disease is a serious condition where the carotid arteries, located on each side of the neck, become narrowed or blocked due to atherosclerosis (plaque buildup). 🧠 What Are Carotid Arteries? ⚠️ What Is Carotid Artery Disease? 🩺 Symptoms Often no symptoms until a stroke or mini-stroke (TIA) occurs. Signs of TIA (Transient Ischemic
Renal Osteodystrophy is a bone disease that occurs as a result of chronic kidney disease (CKD), where the kidneys are no longer able to effectively filter waste and balance important minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. This imbalance affects the bone health, causing weakening, pain, and deformities. It’s a complication of kidney failure and
