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41. Paget's Disease of Bone - What Happens
    

    In healthy people, bone is constantly being replaced as bone tissue is broken down and absorbed into the body, then rebuilt with new cells. In the early stages of Paget's disease, bone tissue breaks down faster than it rebuilds.

42. Paget's Disease of Bone - Symptoms
    

    Most people with Paget's disease have no symptoms. When there are symptoms, the most common are bone pain and bone deformities.

43. Paget's Disease of Bone - Treatment Overview
    

    Many people do not need any treatment for Paget's disease. But the disease should be monitored for the rest of your life because of increased risk of complications such as inflammation of joints (arthritis), broken bones (fractures), and nerve problems. I

44. Paget's Disease of Bone - Exams and Tests
    

    Most people who have Paget's disease have no symptoms. Most often Paget's disease is discovered when you see your doctor for a different reason, such as hip pain. A bone X - ray or abnormal blood test often leads to the discovery of Paget's disease. When

45. Paget's Disease of Bone - When To Call a Doctor
    

    Call your doctor immediately if you have Paget's disease and you experience signs of complications, such as sudden hearing or vision loss.

46. Paget's Disease of Bone - Topic Overview
    

    Paget's disease is a long-lasting (chronic) condition that causes abnormal bone growth.

47. Paget's Disease of Bone - What Increases Your Risk
    

    Learn the risk factors for Paget's disease.

48. Paget's Disease of Bone - Prevention
    

    Paget's disease cannot be prevented. But you may prevent complications of Paget's disease, such as osteoarthritis, by taking medicine, maintaining a healthy weight, and regularly doing gentle exercise that does not cause stress to your bone.

49. Paget's Disease of Bone - Surgery
    

    Joint replacements are the most common surgeries doctors use to treat joint complications from Paget's disease such as osteoarthritis of the hip or knee joints.

50. Calcitonin for Paget's Disease of Bone
    

    Drug details for Calcitonin for Paget's disease of bone.

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