Paget's Disease Center - Flint, MI
Flint Rheumatologist Doctors for Paget's DiseaseType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Flint * Consultants in Arthritis  Consultants in Arthritis  Michigan Rheumatology Group  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Oakland Arthritis Center  Milford Family Practice  Advanced Orthopedic Specialists PC  University of Michigan Brighton Health Center  University of Michigan Brighton Health Center  Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic  Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic  Arthritis Institute of Michigan  Jonathan Rene MD  Valley Rheumatology Associates  Great Lakes Rheumatology & Osteoporosis Center  James B Lesser MD PLLC  St Mary's of Michigan Rheumatology  Henry Ford West Bloomfield Internal Medicine  John A Howland MD  Josephine Aloot MD & Phyllis Birkel MD  Oakland Arthritis Center  Josephine Aloot MD & Phyllis Birkel MD  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Associated Rheumatology Consultants  Visiting Physicians Association  Joseph J Weiss MD  Botsford Rheumatology  Botsford Rheumatology  Barclay Internists  Levan Medical Center  John E Tower DO  John E Tower DO  Manveen Saluja MD  David K Vallance MD  Faith Primary Care PC  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Infectious Disease  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Pediatric Pulmonology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Infectious Disease  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  University of Michigan Rheumatology  Steven A Portney MD PC  Eugene Y Su MD  Berj M Nercessian MD  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Ann Arbor Rheumatology  Dale E Baker MD  Samir R Yahia MD  Briarwood Health Associates  Niti Thakur MD  Wayne Arthritis Center  John Kolstoe MD  Richard A Pittsley MD PC  Paul F Goerke DO  Ali M Dagher MD  Allan Morton DO  Henein Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center  Associated Physicians of Dearborn  South Macomb Internists PC  South Macomb Internists PC  MidMichigan Physicians Group Rheumatology  Advanced Rheumatology, PC  Justus Fiechtner MD  Justus Fiechtner MD  Carla Guggenheim DO  Henry Ford Hospital Internal Medicine  John Dingle VA Medical Center  Voravit Geravipoolvorn MD  University Physician Group Internal Medicine  Shores Rheumatology  Shores Rheumatology  Shores Rheumatology  Bon Secours Cottage Internists  Eye Clinic of Michigan  Beals Institute PC  Beals Institute PC  Beals Institute PC  Grosse Pointe Park Internal Medicine Center  Lane B Scheiber II MD  Allegiance South  Allegiance South  Arthritis & Rheumatology Center of Hillsdale PC  Med Partners PLC  Orthopaedic Associates of Port Huron Flint, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Paget's DiseaseRead the Paget's Disease article » What is Paget's disease?Paget's disease is a chronic bone condition characterized by disorder of the normal bone remodeling process. Normal bone has a synchronized relationship of mechanisms that act to lay down new bone and take up old bone. This relationship (referred to as remodeling) is essential for maintaining the normal calcium levels in our blood. In bone affected by Paget's disease, the bone remodeling is disturbed and not synchronized. As a result, the bone that is formed is abnormal, enlarged, not as dense, brittle, and prone to breakage (fracture). Paget's disease affects older bone of adults. It's estimated that 1% of adults in the U.S. have Paget's disease. There is an extremely rare form of Paget's disease in children, referred to as juvenile Paget's disease. Paget's disease is also known as osteitis deformans.
What causes Paget's disease?It is not known what causes Paget's disease. Recently, certain genes have been associated with Paget's disease, including the Sequestrosome 1 gene on chromosome 5. Virus infection may be necessary to trigger Paget's disease in people who have inherited the genetic tendency to develop the condition.
What are symptoms of Paget's disease?Paget's disease commonly causes no symptoms and is incidentally noted when X-ray tests are obtained for other reasons. However, Paget's disease can cause bone pain, deformity, fracture, and arthritis. The bone pain of Paget's disease is located in the affected bone. The most common bones affected by Paget's disease include the spine, the thigh bone (femur), the pelvis, the skull, the collar bone (clavicle), and the upper arm bone (humerus). The symptoms of Paget's disease depend on the bones affected and the severity of the disease. Enlarged bones can pinch adjacent nerves, causing tingling and numbness. Bowing of the legs can occur. Hip or knee i... Recommended Reading Related to Paget's DiseaseWhat is arthritis? What causes arthritis?Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation. A joint is an area of the body where two different bones meet. A joint functions to move the body parts connected by its bones. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as arthralgia. There are many types of arthritis (over 100 identified, and the number is growing). The types range from those related to wear and tear of cartilage (such as osteoarthritis) to those associated with inflammation resulting from an overactive immune system (such as rheumatoid arthritis). Together, the many types of arthritis make up the most common chronic illness in the United States. The causes of arthritis depend on the form of arthritis. Causes include injury (leading to osteoarthritis), metabolic abnormalities (such as gout and pseudogout), hereditary facto... Other Related Paget's Disease ArticlesEmergency Contact for Flint
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