Does Pagets disease affect all the bones in the body?
No, Paget’s disease may occur in one bone or in several bones, but it does not affect the entire skeleton. Paget’s disease can occur in any bone in the body, but it is most common in the pelvis, spine, skull, and leg bones. The disease does not spread from affected bones to normal bones. Is Paget’s disease common? Although it is the second most common bone disease after osteoporosis, Paget’s disease is still uncommon. The disease is more common in older people and those of Northern European heritage. Men are more likely than women to have the disease. How do you get Paget’s disease? Scientists do not know for sure what causes Paget’s disease. In some cases, the disease runs in families, and two genes have been identified that make people more likely to develop Paget’s disease. In most cases, however, scientists suspect that other factors play a role. For example, scientists are studying the possibility that a slow-acting virus may cause Paget’s disease. Does Paget’s disease get worse?
