symptoms of bone hyperplasia

Written by Cheng Bin
Orthopedics
Updated on September 21, 2024
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Under normal circumstances, in the early stages of osteophyte formation, the condition mainly manifests as localized pain in patients, especially during periods of increased activity or exposure to cold, when the pain is more pronounced.

If the osteophyte formation progressively worsens over time and occurs in the spine, it may lead to conditions such as cervical or lumbar spine diseases. This, in turn, causes patients to experience neck pain, back pain, and in severe cases, symptoms such as dizziness, numbness in the arms, unsteady walking, a sensation of walking on cotton, and even abnormalities in urination and defecation. Additionally, if the osteophyte formation occurs in the joints, it often leads to joint deformities.

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What should I do about bone hyperplasia?

For the issue of how to deal with osteophyte formation, the incidence rate is very high clinically. The treatment method mainly depends on the severity of the patient's osteophyte formation. If the patient's osteophyte formation is very severe, such as deformities in the joints or nerve compression that affect the patient's normal work or life, it is necessary to actively perform surgical treatment. For example, joint replacement or discectomy, spinal canal enlargement and decompression may be performed to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves. Additionally, it is necessary to actively use nutritional and neurological medications to promote nerve recovery. For cases of mild osteophyte formation, conservative treatment options include oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and medications that combat osteophyte formation. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)

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What injection is used for bone hyperplasia?

Patients with bone hyperplasia, especially the middle-aged and elderly, are advised to take nutritional medications for bones annually, including calcium supplements and bone peptides, etc. These can help suppress the abnormal growth of bones and nourish the local bone tissue, while also preventing the progressive worsening of osteoporosis. It is also recommended to get appropriate sunlight exposure, but avoid overexposure to strong sunlight to prevent adverse reactions. Additionally, engaging in appropriate exercise and maintaining a balanced diet, especially consuming calcium-rich foods, can help in the comprehensive treatment of bone hyperplasia and osteoporosis.

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What department should I go to for osteophyte?

Strictly speaking, bone hyperplasia itself is not a disease diagnosis, but a radiological diagnosis. That is to say, if a patient goes for an X-ray, it might be discovered that there is bone hyperplasia in the cervical or lumbar spine. However, this bone hyperplasia may not necessarily cause symptoms; some patients may have very obvious bone hyperplasia but experience no pain or restricted movement. In such cases, medical consultation is not necessary. If the bone hyperplasia causes pain or symptoms like restricted joint movement, then these conditions might require medical attention. Generally, it is recommended that patients consult an orthopedist first, as orthopedics is a specialized field that can play a role in triaging and broadly determining the direction of treatment. Therefore, it is advised that patients with bone hyperplasia, who wish to seek medical advice, should see an orthopedist first.

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Is bone hyperplasia easy to treat?

The treatment of bone hyperplasia is relatively complex. Because bone hyperplasia will exist for a long time, most treatments are mainly aimed at improving the clinical symptoms of patients. Although symptoms improve after active cooperation with the treatment, the pathological basis of bone hyperplasia always exists. Later, in the case of increased numbers or fatigue, it is easy to cause the recurrence of pain symptoms in patients. Bone hyperplasia can be treated with oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs and anti-bone hyperplasia medications. It is also necessary to reduce the amount of exercise, minimize local irritation, never get cold, and local heat application can be beneficial.

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Causes of lumbar vertebral hyperostosis

The first reason is aging of the human body. As the body ages, the lumbar spine inevitably exhibits degenerative changes due to wear and tear from movement, and the majority of people over 60 show the formation of bone spurs in X-ray images. The second reason is injury caused by overexertion. Overexertion, due to excessive workload and excessive activity, aggravates the degeneration of the lumbar spine, leading to the formation of bone spurs. The third reason is a history of trauma. Trauma to the lumbar area during one's youth can lead to bone proliferation in the lumbar spine in middle and old age. The fourth reason is improper posture. Bone proliferation in the lumbar spine in young patients is mainly due to maintaining the same posture for long periods, improper posture, and sleeping on soft beds, all of which can lead to bone proliferation over time. These are the main reasons for bone proliferation in the lumbar spine currently observed in clinical settings.