PAGETS DISEASE

SYMPTOMS

• Pain in the back
• Pain the the hip
• Pain in joints
• Pain in the neck
• Pain in bones
• Can be unnoticeable in some cases

DIAGNOSES AND TREATMENT

• Diagnoses include, an X-ray. An X-ray is usually used as a final diagnosis. A blood test. A blood test can measure the level of chemical called serum alkaline phosphatase. Bone scan. A bone scan will show if there are tiny holes in your bones.
• Treatment involves medications that reduces the break down of bones.
• Medications you can take are Dietary supplement, Bone health, and Analgesic

WHO GETS THE DISEASE

• The disease is most common in elderly people.
• It is also common in people with European decent.
• Men are more likely to get it than women

FACTS

• About one million people in the US have Paget's disease.
• You can get Paget's disease in any bone in your body.

WILLY MATHEWS