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What're the risk factors for Paget's disease of the bone?
Age and heredity are the only known risk factors for Paget's disease. Occasionally, the disease runs in families. People older than 40 are the most likely to develop Paget's disease. Men and women are affected at similar rates. Paget's disease is slightly more common in men than in women and often begins between the ages of 50 and 70. No definite evidence exists indicating that Paget's disease is hereditary. However, in some instances, it tends to run in families. The disease affects mostly Caucasians of northwestern European ancestry. In the United States, Paget's disease is also seen occasionally in African-Americans. |
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More information on Paget's disease of the bone
What is Paget's disease of the bone? - Paget's disease of the bone is a chronic bone disorder in which bones become enlarged and deformed. Paget's disease causes abnormal bone growth.
What causes Paget's disease of the bone? - The exact cause of Paget's disease of the bone is unknown, but it is suggested to be due to a slow viral infection of bone and may include a heredity factor.
Risk factors for Paget's disease of the bone - Age and heredity are the only known risk factors for Paget's disease. Men and women are affected at similar rates.
Complications of Paget's disease of the bone - Complications of Paget's disease of the bone include osteoarthritis, fractures, nerve compression, heart failure, bone cancer (osteogenic sarcoma).
Symptoms of Paget's disease of the bone - Paget's disease usually produces no symptoms, although bone pain, bone enlargement, or bone deformity may occur.
How is Paget's disease of the bone diagnosed? - A diagnosis of Paget's disease can be made when higher than normal levels of a chemical called alkaline phosphatase are found in the blood.
What is the treatment for Paget's disease? - Paget's disease is most often treated with bisphosphonate drugs combined with additional drugs to lessen bone pain. |
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