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disrupts replacement of old bone tissue with new bone tissue

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the cause is unknown, but it is believed by scientists that it is related to a viral infection in bone cells

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it's most common in ages 41 and over
it's more common in men than women, but it is not very common in the U.S.

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Long term:
~hearing loss
~headaches
~compressed nerve roots
~bowlegged

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~pain in bones and joints
~tingling & weakness
~bone deformities

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~try to avoid any falls
~eat well
~exercise regularly

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~osteoporosis drugs
~surgery

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X-rays: shows areas of enlargement of the bone & deformities that are characteristics of Paget's bone disease
Bone Scan: radioactive material injected into body (travels to most affected bones by Paget's disease)
Surgery: help heal fracture
~replace joints damaged by severe arthritis
~realign deformed bones

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There is no cure for Paget's disease, the symptoms are managed by medications.

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~bone pain
~deformities
~fractures

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Mayo Clinic

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Paget's Disease of Bone -animated quick review