Tetany is the disorder of
Muscle and Skeletal system
Disorders of muscular and skeletal system:
Tetany: Rapid spasms (wild contractions) in muscle due to low Ca++ in body fluid.
· Myasthenia gravis: Auto immune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction leading to fatigue, weakening and paralysis of skeletal muscle.
· Muscular dystrophy: Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle mostly due to genetic disorder.
Arthritis: Inflammation of joints.
·Osteoporosis: Age-related disorder characterized by decreased bone mass and increased chances of fractures. Decreased levels of estrogen is a common cause.
Gout: Inflammation of joints due to accumulation of uric acid crystals.