Paget’s disease is often asymptomatic and is identified incidentally in individuals who are undergoing certain routine tests such as radiography. In others it may result in bone pain, bone deformity or fracture and also lead to other general conditions such heart failure (severe cases), increased concentration of calcium, deafness depending upon the type of bone affected and the severity of the disorder.

The pain in the bones generally increases, when the individual rests, when lifting heavy articles and at night. The pelvic bones are the most commonly affected bones while it may also be noticed in other bones such as those of the spinal cord, legs and skull. The teeth may become loose if the jawbone is affected.

The affected individuals are more prone to develop osteoarthritis and suffer from kidney stones. In very rare cases, the bone cells may undergo cancerous changes.^1,2  

Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: August 15, 2011