Treatment of Paget's disease

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Treatment isnâ€™t needed unless you have symptoms that cause discomfort or there is a risk that symptoms might cause problems in the future. For example, deafness or an enlarged skull.

Bisphosphonate medicines are a common treatment that can be used to slow the effects of the condition. They work by reducing the amount of new bone cells that are produced. This helps the bones to grow in the normal way. It also reduces pain and can prevent complications by slowing the disease and the abnormal growth of the bones.

Bisphosphonates only need to be taken for several weeks or months as the effects can last a long time. They are taken as tablets or by injection.

Anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin and ibuprofen as well as painkillers can be used to reduce bone pain.

In some cases, surgery is needed if the disease has caused a deformity or damaged a joint. Joint replacement surgery is most commonly used.

Treatment for pagetâ€™s disease of bone should also include advice on how to reduce the risk of serious falls or accidents that may result in broken bones.

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