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Bone Pain – Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Bone Pain – Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

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Bone Pain – Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
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Bone pain, which can range from mild discomfort to severe and persistent pain, can result from a variety of common causes and related conditions

Common Causes of Bone Pain

  1. Trauma: Fractures or injuries to the bones can lead to acute bone pain.
  2. Arthritis: Conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can cause chronic bone pain due to joint inflammation and cartilage deterioration.
  3. Osteoporosis: Weakening of the bones, often associated with aging, can result in bone pain, especially in the spine or hips.
  4. Infections: Bacterial or viral infections in the bones (osteomyelitis) can lead to localized bone pain.
  5. Metabolic Disorders: Conditions like Paget’s disease, hyperparathyroidism, or osteomalacia can affect bone metabolism and cause pain.
  6. Cancers: Bone pain can be a symptom of primary bone cancers (e.g., osteosarcoma) or metastatic cancer that has spread to the bones.
  7. Bone Marrow Disorders: Diseases like leukemia, multiple myeloma, or myelodysplastic syndromes can affect the bone marrow and cause bone pain.
  8. Nerve Compression: Compression of nerves near the bones, such as in herniated discs or spinal stenosis, can lead to radiating bone pain.
  9. Vascular Disorders: Conditions like avascular necrosis, which disrupts blood supply to the bone, can result in bone pain.
  10. Autoimmune Diseases: Conditions like lupus or sarcoidosis can cause joint and bone pain as part of their symptoms.
  11. Medications: Certain medications, particularly bisphosphonates used to treat osteoporosis, can cause bone pain as a side effect.

Bone Pain

Proper evaluation of bone pain often involves medical history, physical exams, imaging studies (X-rays, MRI, CT scans), and blood tests to determine the underlying cause. Emirates Hospitals offers comprehensive assessments and treatment plans tailored to address the specific condition or injury, ensuring appropriate care and pain management.

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