Everything you should know about Bone Spurs
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BONE SPURS: SYMPTOMS,CAUSES,DIAGNOSIS,TREATMENT.
Facts
- Diagnosed by medical professional
- Requires lab test or imaging
- Can last several years or be lifelong
- Common for ages 60 and older
- Family history may increase likelihood
Symptoms
Bone spurs do not usually cause symptoms, and go unnoticed till they appear on X-ray done for other reasons. Symptoms, if seen are due to associated soft tissue damage.
In some cases, mild pain is observed; maybe chronic or intermittent
Swelling is noticed.
Causes
Bone spurs are caused when the body tries to add more bone tissue to fix a damaged bone. It occurs at the site of injury of a joint or tendon
Diagnosis
Diagnosis depends on medical history, physical examination and imaging tests.
To assess whether bone spurs have formed and if the joint is affected.
Treatments
Most cases do not require treatment. Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications may be necessary to manage symptoms.
MEDICATION
Anti-inflammatory drugs
It reduces inflammation or swelling.
Analgesics
It helps to relieve pain.
Questions To Ask Your Doctor
What self care measures should I follow?
Are follow up checks necessary?
How often should I get checked?
Nutrition
Foods to eat:
Potassium rich foods such as banana, avocado
Flax seed oil
Omega-3 rich foods such as salmon, tuna
Eggs
Calcium rich milk
Amino acid rich foods such as kale
Mushrooms which is rich in Vitamin D
Foods to avoid:
Soft drinks and sodas
Foods with additives and artificial sweeteners
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