Affected bones may eventually become fragile and misshapen as a result of Paget’s disease of bone, which most frequently affects the pelvis, skull, spine, and legs. The disease interferes with the body’s normal recycling process, in which new bone tissue gradually replaces old bone tissue.
Broken bones, hearing loss, and pinched spine nerves are just a few of the complications that can result from Paget’s disease of bone, which is more common as people age and runs in families.
The mainstay of treatment for patients with complications is bisphosphonates, which are also used to strengthen bones that have been weakened by osteoporosis.
Symptoms of Paget’s Disease of Bone
When symptoms do appear, bone pain is typically reported as the main symptom of Paget’s disease of the bone.
Since the disease accelerates the body’s natural bone-remodeling process, the resulting bone is softer and weaker than healthy bone, which increases the risk of fractures, deformities, and pain in the affected bones.
Your signs and symptoms, if any, will depend on the area of the body that is affected, which could be just one or two areas, or it could be the entire body.
- Pelvis.Hip pain can result from Paget’s disease, which affects the pelvic bone.
- Skull.Headaches or hearing loss may result from an overgrowth of skull bone.
- Spine.Pain, tingling, and numbness in an arm or leg can result from compressed nerve roots in the case of a spine-related condition.
- Leg.Enlarged and misshapen bones in your legs can put additional stress on surrounding joints, which may lead to osteoarthritis in your knee or hip. As the bones become weaker, they may bend, giving you a bowlegged appearance.
Causes of Paget’s Disease of Bone
Scientists believe a combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to Paget’s disease of the bone, which has no known cause. Several genes seem to be associated with developing the disease.
Some researchers contend that a viral infection in your bone cells causes Paget’s disease of the bone, but this hypothesis is debatable.
Risk factors
Paget’s disease of the bones is brought on by a number of factors, which include:
- Age.The risk of developing bone Paget’s disease is highest in people over 40.
- Sex.More men than women experience this condition.
- National origin.In countries where European immigrants have settled, such as England, Scotland, central Europe, and Greece, Paget’s disease of the bone is more prevalent. It is less common in Scandinavia and Asia.
- Family history.The likelihood of developing Paget’s disease of the bones increases if you have a family member with the condition.
Complications
The majority of people with Paget’s disease of the bones have a manageable course of the condition, which generally progresses slowly.
- Fractures and deformities.Leg bones can bow, which can affect ability to walk. Affected bones break more easily. These deformed bones have extra blood vessels that cause them to bleed more during repair surgeries.
- Osteoarthritis.Osteoarthritis can be brought on by the increased stress that malformed bones place on nearby joints.
- Neurologic problems.The overgrowth of bone that results from Paget’s disease of bone can compress and harm a nerve, resulting in pain, weakness, or tingling in an arm or leg, as well as hearing loss, when it occurs in an area where nerves pass through the bone, such as the spine and skull.
- Heart failure.Your heart may have to work harder to pump blood to the body parts that are affected if you have severe Paget’s disease of the bones, and occasionally this added strain can cause heart failure.
- Bone cancer.About 1% of individuals with Paget’s disease of the bones develop bone cancer.
Homoeopathic Treatment of Paget’s Disease of Bone
The goal of homeopathy is not only to treat Paget’s disease but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. It is one of the most well-known holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using a holistic approach.
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