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Myasthenia gravis : It is autoimmune 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.
Tetany : Rapid spasms (wild contractions) in muscle due to low `Ca^(++)` in body fluid.
Arthritis : Inflammation of joints.
Osteoporosis : Age-related disorder characterised 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.
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