Paget's disease

Paget's Disease Discharge Instructions

Paget's disease causes your bones to grow larger and weaker than normal. These bones may not grow in a normal shape. They are weaker and they can break more easily. This health problem may affect one or more bones in your body. The most common bones affected are the pelvis, skull, spine, arm, and leg bones. Treatment may include drugs, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery if your bone needs to be realigned and fixed.

Help with pain,Help with bone healing,Build strong bones,Prevent infection,Increase bone minerals, like calcium

You may have to limit your activity because of bone pain. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of activity for you.,Walking will be limited if you have bowed legs and broken bones in your legs and hips.

Milk,Cheese,Sardines,Yogurt,Vegetables such as spinach, kale, okra, collard greens, and white beans,Orange juice,Soybeans,Breads, grains, and cereals

Broken or deformed bones,Hearing problems,Problems with balance and walking,Bone cancer,Bone swelling and irritation. This is called osteoarthritis.

Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, chills, or pain.,Pain not helped even with drugs,Swelling or a lump near the painful part of your bone,Less movement in your joint,Sudden breathing problems,Sudden chest pain,You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Neuromuscular and Skeletal,Therapy (Occupational, Physical, Speech, etc)

Osteitis Deformans,Paget Disease of Bone,Paget Disease of the Bone,Paget's Disease of Bone,Paget's Disease of the Bone

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider’s advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you.

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