Paget's Disease

How to Prevent Paget's Disease

Paget's disease causes an abnormal breakdown of bone issue. This causes bones to reform abnormally, becoming bigger and weaker than before. Paget's disease most frequently involves the arms, collar bone, legs, pelvis or spine. The exact cause is unknown; however, researchers believe that it may be genetic or caused by a viral infection in the early stages of life. While genetic risk factors cannot be avoided -- and diseases without a known cause cannot be prevented -- early detection if your best option in dealing with paget's disease.

All About Paget's Disease

Paget's Disease & Alkaline Phosphatase

Paget's disease is a chronic condition that affects bone growth. There is an increase in both the breakdown and formation of bone tissue, which leads to deformed bones. Alkaline phosphatase is often elevated in, but not exclusi...

Red Bumps on My Breasts

Any red bumps that appear on your upper torso also can appear on your breasts. Many times these bumps are a common occurrence and some bumps don't even need treatment. A few types of red bumps on the breasts, however, can indic...

Symptoms of Paget's Disease

Paget's disease, or osteitis deformans, is named after the 19th century British pathologist Sir James Paget. Most commonly, Paget's disease describes a pathological condition of the bones, but several other illnesses are also n...

5 Things You Need Know About Paget's Disease of the Bone

This disease can cause bones to expand and weaken, resulting in pain, arthritis, nerve compression deformity and fractures. Paget's disease is often confused with other bone disorders causing diagnosis to often to be delayed un...