This paper aims to examine the diseases and disorders impacting the skeletal system and assess their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Osteoporosis is an impairment of the bone structure caused by a deficiency in mineral density. In general, this condition develops due to insufficient bone mass and alterations in the amount and composition of proteins in the bones (“Diseases and Disorders of the Skeletal System”). Symptoms include increased fragility of the bones, in some cases reduced height, or stooped posture. Anatomical structures involved include bones and the process of their renewal that requires old bone mass to be destroyed and a new one to be developed.
Due to the specifics of this condition, one intervention that can be used is a lifestyle change. The most common medication used for osteoporosis is calcium, vitamin D, and bisphosphonates (“Osteoporosis”). Prevention measures involve adequate nutrition that incorporates calcium and vitamin D, as well as regular exercising. A specific stage of life has an impact on this condition because of the structural changes that occur in a person’s organism with aging. For instance, type 2 osteoporosis usually affects women and men older than 75 years (“Diseases and Disorders of the Skeletal System”). However, secondary osteoporosis can impact individuals of any age due to medication use or other factors.
The second condition is Paget’s disease, which is chronic and impacts the shape and size of bones. Thus, the anatomical structures affected are bones because the bone marrow space is filled by the fibrous tissue (“Diseases and Disorders of the Skeletal System”). Similar to osteoporosis, prevention can include adequate intake of vitamin D, especially for individuals that do not spend a lot of time outside to avoid UV rays. Symptoms are misshaped boned; usually, not all skeletal mass is affected, but only one element. The lifespan changes are generally an element of Paget’s disease because most people are diagnosed over the age of 40. No treatment that would help cure the condition exists; however, moderate exercise, vitamin D, and calcium can help control the disease. Overall, both osteoporosis and Paget’s disease share prevention and treatment practices and imply adequate lifestyle habits.
Works Cited
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“Osteoporosis.” Mayo Clinic, Web.