Paget's disease of bone
Symptoms of Paget's disease of bone include bone pain, joint pain and problems caused by a nerve being squashed or damaged.
But in many cases, there are no obvious symptoms and the condition is only found during tests carried out for another reason.
One or several bones may be affected. Commonly affected areas include the:
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The symptomsare usually worse when you wake up andimprove a bit as you start to move.
Abnormal bone growth can result in bonesquashing (compressing) or damaging a nearbynerve.
Possible signs of this can include:
Paget's disease of bone can also cause a range of other problems, including:
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Seeyour GP if you have:
Your GP can organise tests to check your bones and look for problems such as Paget's disease of bone.
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Find out about Paget's disease of bone, a condition where the normal cycle of bone renewal and repair is disrupted.
Find out about the main symptoms of Paget's disease of bone, including bone pain, joint pain and deformities.
Find about the main tests used to diagnose Paget's disease of bone, including blood tests, X-rays and scans.
Find out about the main treatments for Paget's disease of bone, including medication, supportive therapies and surgery.
Find out about the main complications associated with Paget's disease of bone, including fractures, deformities and bone cancer.