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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Disease of bone structure
  1. Osteoporosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... weak and are likely to fracture (break). The disease can develop when your bone mineral density and bone mass decrease. It can also happen if the structure and strength of your bones change. Osteoporosis is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/osteoporosis.html - Health Topics
  2. Knee Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/kneeinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  3. Spine Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bend. A number of problems can change the structure of the spine or damage the vertebrae ... disks Spinal diseases often cause pain when bone changes put pressure ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/spineinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  4. Chest Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... chest is thorax. Your chest holds many important structures for breathing, digestion, blood circulation, and other important body functions. These structures include your: Ribs and breastbone Esophagus, the tube ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chestinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  5. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/muscledisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... from a combination of things that affect the structures in your wrist, such as: Injury to your ... men. Have a health condition that may affect structures in your wrist. Do activities with repeated hand ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/carpaltunnelsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  7. Urinary Incontinence (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... smoker Have a birth defect that affects the structure of your urinary tract In children, bedwetting is ... a sling that is attached to the pubic bone. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    https://medlineplus.gov/urinaryincontinence.html - Health Topics
  8. Elbow Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/elbowinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  9. Benefits of Exercise (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... release proteins and other chemicals that improve the structure and function of your brain. Strengthen your bones ... from the leading causes of death, like heart disease and certain cancers. ... can! Even 5 minutes of physical activity has real health benefits.
    https://medlineplus.gov/benefitsofexercise.html - Health Topics
  10. Radiation Exposure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... much radiation can damage tissues by changing cell structure and damaging DNA. This can cause serious health ... Some people may need treatments that help the bone marrow recover its function. ... responders and officials. Environmental Protection Agency
    https://medlineplus.gov/radiationexposure.html - Health Topics