Question 1

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 2

how does weight-bearing exercise affect the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Weight bearing: As long as you have normal hormonal function, weight bearing does a great job of building up the skeletal system and preventing osteopenia/osteoporosis.

Question 3

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 4

what is the most common disease that affects the skeletal system?

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Fracture: I would think that broken bones are the most common.

Question 5

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 6

is meningitis a disease of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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 8

how does gout affect the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Pain, inflammation..: Gout is a type of arthritis. It can effect the joints of your skeletal system.  With recurring flairs you can develop deposition of tophi within the joint, the bone around the joint can erode. A typical presentation is pain, redness, and swelling of a great toe joint that lasts 2-14 days. This is triggered by a food or drink. Avoid what causes the flair and your skeletal system won't be effected.

Question 9

do illegal drugs affect the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Depends on what drug you are referring to, but there are reasons some drugs are illegal. If there is something you are concerned about, please be more specific

Question 10

how does leukemia affect the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: There are 4 types of Leukemias, ranging from  Acute and chronic. Although they mostly begin in the bone marrow cavity, they typically do not affect the hard shell of the bones. So we rarely if ever see skeletal system effects in patients affected by Leukemia..

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