Paget’s disease is a bone disorder causing enlarged and deformed bones.

Causes
Its causes are not clear but some of the risk factors are:

• Past viral infection
• Family history
• Old age

Symptoms
Symptoms are not present in most cases. If present, they may include:

• Pain in the bones
• Bone deformities like bowed legs, scoliosis, etc.
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Deafness
• Nerve compression and pain
• Paralysis

Treatment

• Medication like bisphosphonates and calcitonin to prevent absorption of bones
• Surgery to repair fractures and bone deformities, replace joints, and reduce pressure on nerves

Prevention