The purpose of the musculoskeletal system is indeed movement of the body. However, it should also be noted that no less important part of its functionality is maintaining the stability of the body. This is essential because the quality of life is significantly damaged when a person experiences a musculoskeletal ailment. Such conditions are especially dangerous because they can have long-lasting adversarial effects. Whether caused by inflammatory diseases or injuries, musculoskeletal functions can be severely restricted, which may manifest in limited motion ability, joint pain, and fatigue (Holavanahalli et al., 2016). In any event, as it was mentioned, people with musculoskeletal issues require psychological reinforcement for alleviating their depressed mood.
A critical function of the endocrine system is the release of hormones, which control most chemical processes in the organism. It is true that disruption of the endocrine system can lead to altering metabolism and other health problems. However, it should also be mentioned that hormones are particularly vulnerable to man-made chemicals. Many materials contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which have adversarial effects, such as abnormal growth patterns (Monneret, 2017). Therefore, in order to avoid endocrine diseases, chemicals should be treated with caution.
In relation to sepsis, it was not strongly enough accentuated how easy this condition can evolve. Anything can serve as the trigger, from infection to damaged skin. It was not noted that sepsis itself is not contagious, meaning that patients can be safely approached and communicated with by their friends and relatives. Sepsis can be identified with a quickly deteriorating condition, high heart rate, and extreme discomfort. As it is stated, testing should be done as quickly as possible because sepsis is a life-threatening emergency.
It should have been noted that osteoporosis is a deceptive disease. The complexity in its identification revolves around the absence of any evident symptoms until the bone fracture. Bone weakening is a natural process that occurs with aging, which means that it will likely affect every old person at some point. However, this does not necessarily mean the development of bone-related diseases (Tu et al., 2018). Osteoporosis is rather a consequence of years of the continuous deficit of minerals.
Although there are numerous risk factors listed, it might be helpful to mention the most common causes. First, there are two types of osteoporosis – primary and secondary ones. Primary osteoporosis is caused by the deficiency of testosterone in men and estrogen in women (Tu et al., 2018). At the same time, secondary osteoporosis is a continuation of a clinical conditions “related to the imbalance of calcium, vitamin D, and sex hormones” (Tu et al., 2018, p. 93). The difference between the two types is that the first one is associated with aging and the second one is reversible.
It can be summarized that patients with osteoporosis deal with mental pressure and require lifestyle changes. Patients should be aware that stress is an exacerbating factor, which complicates the treatment of osteoporosis (Kelly et al., 2019). Aside from the necessary support from friends and family, patients should adopt healthy habits by consuming supplements strengthening bones, such as calcium and phosphorous. It is important to note that maintaining consistency in healthy eating, exercise, and stress-lifting communication with family and friends is essential in preventing and treating osteoporosis.
References
Holavanahalli, R. K., Helm, P. A., & Kowalske, K. J. (2016). Long-term outcomes in patients surviving large burns: the musculoskeletal system. Journal of Burn Care & Research, 37(4), 243-254.
Kelly, R. R., McDonald, L. T., Jensen, N. R., Sidles, S. J., & LaRue, A. C. (2019). Impacts of psychological stress on osteoporosis: Clinical implications and treatment interactions. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10(200), 1-21.
Monneret, C. (2017). What is an endocrine disruptor?. Comptes Rendus Biologies, 340(9-10), 403-405.
Tu, K. N., Lie, J. D., Wan, C. K. V., Cameron, M., Austel, A. G., Nguyen, J. K., Van, K., & Hyun, D. (2018). Osteoporosis: A review of treatment options. Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 43(2), 92.