muscoskeletal
A condition characterised by bone loss, when osteoclasts destroy old bone quicker than osteoblasts can make it
what is osteoporosis?
medical condition of the eyes that creates a milky-white 'window' over the normally clear lens of the eye.
what are cataracts?
a type of fracture that regularly affects children.
greenstick fracture
a joint condition characterised by wearing of bones on each other, that results in pain, stiffness and cartilage loss.
what is osteoarthritis?
an infection of the skin
what is cellulitis?
a breathing condition characterised by a sudden constriction of bronchioles, often triggered by allergens or exercise.
what is asthma?
a condition characterised by extreme, widespread muscle fatigue and pain. dx must be made by a rheumatologist, and all other causes of muscle pain must be ruled out.
what is fibromyalgia?
A group of eye conditions that can cause blindness, the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged, usually due to high eye pressure.
what is glaucoma?
sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart
myocardial ischemia