Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis also known as ‘Brittlebone’ is a condition when the bone rapidly loses its density. The bones become very brittle and subject to fracture easily as it becomes less dense at the core. Symptoms of osteoporosis can manifest as lower back pain, loss of height and in most drastic cases, developing humpbacks. The hip bone is the part of the body that is usually affected in the case of osteoporosis. Weakening of the bone especially affects women at their menopausal stage which leads to decreased production of estrogen, a female hormone that keep the bones strong.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) describes a condition which the joints are inflamed due to the wearing
out of cartilages in the joints that cushions the bones. It is the most common form of arthritis
(‘ageing disease’) which can lead to swelling of the joints, stiffness and serious pain. It also
affects women more than men especially after menopause.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Different from Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that
attacks the joints and sometimes other parts of the body, causing inflammation in the body
that results in joint pain, swelling, stiffness and possibly other organ damage. In serious
cases, it can cause joint deformity, discoloration of the skin and gradual loss of motion.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome refers to an acute or chronic inflammation and
disorder of the temporomandibular joint (jaw joint). The jaw joint connects the mandible
to the skull and the muscles that control chewing. If you place your fingers just below your
temples and open your mouth, you will be able to feel the jaw joint on each side of your head.
Pain in the jaw can be due to trauma, repetitive unconscious jaw movement such as grinding
or clenching of the teeth, misalignment of occulusal surfaces of the teeth, excessive gum
chewing, nail biting, lip biting when one is stressed, the size of food eaten and degeneration
of joint cartilages. Signs and symptoms include headaches, toothaches, ear pain, ringing in
the ears, neck, shoulder and back pain, pain behind the eyes, swelling and limitations when
opening your mouth.
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