{"product_id":"2940046458527","title":"Paget Disease of Bone, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaget ’s disease your cause is unknown\u003cbr\u003eYou result in enlarged and deformed bones\u003cbr\u003eCause may be genetics or a virus germ\u003cbr\u003eMen are affected more than women\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisease is chronic and slowly progressive\u003cbr\u003eAny bone can be involved especially the pelvis\u003cbr\u003eThere may be pain and dull aches\u003cbr\u003eThere may be kyphosis and bowlegs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe early sign is presence of alkaline phosphatase\u003cbr\u003eA bone scan can confirm the diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eComplications are fractures and deformity\u003cbr\u003eLose weight and maintain joint mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is with bisphosphonates and calcitonin\u003cbr\u003eTogether with exercise build strong bones within\u003cbr\u003eDiet with vitamin D and calcium is important\u003cbr\u003eSurgery may be needed to remove the deformed portion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Paget Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment involves providing physical assistance including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. the addition of wedges in the shoe,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. canes as walking aids and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ec. the administration of physical therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedications that help reduce the pain associated with Paget's include paracetamol and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, a group of medications called bisphosphonates:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea. Reduce the pain and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eb. Help the body regulate the bone-building process to stimulate more normal bone growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the bone cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmoking can reduce the blood flow to the bones\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaget’s Disease of Bone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaget’s disease is a widespread disease of bones often involving excessive bone resorption and replacement by coarse trabecular bone resulting in abnormal histological patterns and gross deformities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaget’s disease is a chronic disorder that can result in enlarged and misshapen bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaget’s disease is caused by the excessive breakdown and formation of bone followed by disorganized bone remodeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis causes affected bone to weaken resulting in pain, misshapen bones, fractures and arthritis in the joints near the affected bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften Paget’s disease is localized to only a few bones in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pelvis, femur and lower lumbar vertebrate are the most commonly affected bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaget’s disease typically is localized affecting just one or a few bones as opposed to osteoporosis for example which usually affects all the bones in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaget’s disease occurs slightly more often in men than in women (3 to 2).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaget's disease is rare in people less than 55 years of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Paget’s Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Interesting Facts about Paget’s Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 FAQs on Paget’s Disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Osteoporosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Osteomalacia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Osteogenesis Imperfecta\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083685183728,"sku":"2940046458527","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046458527_p0.jpg?v=1764001712","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046458527","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}