Paget's Disease of Bone

Prevention

Paget's disease cannot be prevented. But you may prevent complications of Paget's disease, such as osteoarthritis, by taking medicine, maintaining a healthy weight, and regularly doing gentle exercise that does not cause stress to your bone.

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH Maureen Shea	Last Updated: November 8, 2007
Medical Review:	Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology & Metabolism Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
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