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… Condition Basics What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a problem of abnormal bone growth. It may affect just one bone, but … look deformed and too thick on X-rays. Bone scan. This is the best test for diagnosing …
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… Condition Basics What is low bone density? Low bone density (sometimes called osteopenia) refers to bone density that is lower than the normal …
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… Condition Basics What is a bone spur? A bone spur (osteophyte) is a bony growth formed on normal bone. Most people think of something sharp …
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… Here are some examples of medicines for bone loss. For each item in the list, the … This is not a complete list of medicines for bone loss. Why are medicines for bone loss used? Medicines for bone loss are …
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… Separated pubic symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the … symphysis, or symphysis pubis. As the pelvic bones loosen during pregnancy, the pubic … by pressing on your lower front pelvic bone, just above your genital area. Your …
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… Learning Center Learn about bone, joint, and muscle health It's not uncommon to have aches and pains in our bones, joints, and muscles. They may be caused … Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Bone Scan Calcium (Ca) in Blood Test Computed …
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… back in another part of the body—often the bones—it is still called prostate cancer … of metastatic prostate cancer may include bone pain, weight loss, or swelling in your … cancer has come back or spread include bone scans , PET-CT scans , and MRI scans . How …
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… is a good choice, you need to have a CT scan of your sinuses. This test will be done … Infected, swollen, or damaged tissue. Bone, to make a wider opening to let mucus … in the nose to remove small amounts of bone or tissue that block the sinus openings. …
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… on your chest wall, changes in your nipple, bone pain, and shortness of breath. Or you may … tests, such as a mammogram, an ultrasound , a bone scan , a CT scan , or an MRI . How …
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… the liver. Sometimes it spreads to the lungs, bones, or other organs in the body. Colon and … tests, including blood tests, chest X-rays, bone scans , ultrasounds, and CT , PET , or MRI …
