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Questions and Answers about Paget’s Disease of Bone June 2014 This publication contains general information about Paget’s disease of bone. It describes what Paget’s disease is, its causes, and treatment options. Highlights of current research are... by | | Learn
Pain and Paget’s Disease of Bone May 2015 Types of Pain Paget’s disease can cause several different kinds of pain, as described below. Bone pain: Small breaks called microfractures can occur in pagetic bone. These breaks can cause pain, especially in weight-bearing... by | | Learn
Diagnosis An Underdiagnosed Disease Experts believe that Paget’s disease is underdiagnosed; people with a mild case and no symptoms may never know they have the disease. Or, they may receive a diagnosis by accident when x-rays or other laboratory tests done for... by | | Learn
Information for Patients About Paget’s Disease of Bone May 2015 What Is Paget’s Disease of Bone? Paget’s disease is a chronic disorder that can result in enlarged and misshapen bones. The excessive breakdown and formation of bone tissue causes affected bone to... by | | Learn
What Is Osteoporosis? November 2014 Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. Who Gets Osteoporosis? In the United States, millions of people...
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