Question 1

i have slap cheek.it has been affecting my skeleton in all major joints and spine inparticular.i have slipped a disk in lower back.

Accepted Answer

No connection: Slapped cheek disease commonly affects children and causes bright red cheeks. For most people, this illness is no worse than a cold.  Most children do not need any treatment except for resting and allowing the body to fight the infection. Fever may be controlled with tylenol (acetaminophen). Antibiotics will not work because slapped cheek is caused by a virus.

Question 2

what is the skeletal system's primary function?

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: To support you and for muscles to attach so you don't have to crawl like an amoeba.  Also stores calcium and salt for when you need it.

Question 3

what are 2 consequences of not exercising related to your system? skeletal system?

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osteopenic bones: If you are not involved in weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, tennis etc then you are more likely to develop 'soft'bones or osteopenia.Another consequence of consistent wt.-bearing exercise is the release of endorphins into your bloodstream which help to relax you, make u feel better, etc.

Question 4

is meningitis a disease of the skeletal system?

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No: Although the same germ can cause infection of the bones or joints, meningitis is located in the meninges.These are the specific layers of membranes that cover the brain and extend down into the spinal canal.

Question 5

which experts treat the muscular and skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal issu: Family Docs are typically first point of contact for vast majority of conditions &amp; complaints, including musculoskeletal. In fact, we probably see more back pain complaints than all other specialties combined. Sports Medicine, Orthopedics &amp; Pain Management are also involved in treating musculoskeletal conditions.

Question 6

what impacts does leukemia have on the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Not much: You have to tell us a bit more about your leukemia as there are 4 sub types(2 Acute and 2 Chronic).
Although Leukemia starts in the bones, it is limited t the bone marrow, the central soft part of the bone. So the bones remain strong although they can become painful especially in acute Leukemia cases.

Question 7

does polio affect the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Polio causes paralysis of muscles.  Due to unevenness of muscle action it can cause scoliosis, a curvature of the spine.  Muscle paralysis can also cause an underdeveloped of extremities.

Question 8

how does the skeletal system with with the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

Supportive: The skeletal system physically supports the heart and lungs.

Question 9

how does the skeletal system work with the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

Too broad: This question is way too broad to try and answer,  see if a more specific question comes to mind ?

Question 10

what is it called when your immune system attacks your skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune: I presume you meant your joints and not the bones. Joints are often the target of an autoimmune disorder. Consulting a  rheumatologist would be your best bet.
Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's are the more common conditions.

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