Bone pain
Bone Pain
Bone pain (pronunciation: /boʊn peɪn/) is a discomfort or tenderness felt in one or more bones. This pain is usually deep, penetrating, or dull, often becoming more intense at night or with movement.
Etymology
The term "bone pain" is derived from the Old English bān meaning "bone" and pīne meaning "pain".
Causes
Bone pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
- Osteoporosis: A condition that weakens bones and makes them more prone to fractures.
- Bone cancer: A type of cancer that originates in the bone.
- Osteomyelitis: An infection in the bone.
- Paget's disease of bone: A condition that disrupts the normal cycle of bone renewal.
- Leukemia: A type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.
- Sickle cell anemia: A genetic disorder that affects the shape and functionality of red blood cells, often causing bone pain.
Symptoms
In addition to pain, other symptoms may accompany bone pain, including:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of bone pain typically involves a detailed medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRI, or bone scans.
Treatment
Treatment for bone pain depends on the underlying cause. It may include medications for pain relief, antibiotics for infections, chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise for osteoporosis.
Related Terms
- Bone
- Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Bone cancer
- Osteomyelitis
- Paget's disease of bone
- Leukemia
- Sickle cell anemia
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bone pain
- Wikipedia's article - Bone pain
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