No, they are two distinct disorders. Paget’s disease of bone is a rare disorder in which the balance between bone formation and breakdown is altered. Over time, the affected bones become very fragile, alter in shape and may fracture. Paget’s disease of bone is more common in older individuals. The disease tends to affect bones in the pelvis, skull and legs. As the bones start to grow abnormally, one may develop nerve compression, hip pain, hearing loss or headaches. Beside fractures, Paget’s disease of bone can cause osteoarthritis, heart failure and even cancer of bone.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
I have a very painful bunion. Is there anything I can do at home to reduce the pain?
Bunions are a big problem in our society and various treatments have been developed. The earlier one seeks treatment, the less the chance of developing joint deformity. In all cases, the initial treatment is conservative and includes the following:
- Change your shoe wear and get something with plenty of toe space
- Pad the shoes around the toes to relieve pain and eliminate stress
- Most people require some type of pain relief. Over the counter NSAIDs suffice in most cases.
- Physical therapy including wearing splints, ultrasound or whirlpool baths can help sooth the pain and assist in ambulation
- Often shoe inserts can help control abnormal movement of the foot. Shoe inserts can be acquired without a prescription. The more expensive shoe inserts with a prescription are no better at pain relief than the ones you can buy in any shoe store.
-Rest and soak your foot in warm water at least 2-4 times a day
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