Avascular Necrosis Symptoms
As avascular necrosis symptoms arises, a lack of blood reaching various bone
tissue sites results in the deterioration or "death" of the bone. When the
symptoms of avascular necrosis are not dealt with in a timely manner, minute
breaks in the bone may occur, which ultimately leads to the disintegration of
the bone. While avascular hip necrosis (occurring at the head of the thighbone)
is one of the most common forms of the condition, it can appear in many other
bones in the body. While a broken bone or fracture may lead to the interruption
of blood flow to a bone, there are plenty of other culprits causing such an
outcome, including heavy drinking and corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory
medications).
Symptoms of Avascular Necrosis
When some of the symptoms associated with avascular necrosis become known, it is
important to pay attention to the location of such discomfort. Pain will develop
close to the affected joint. While the condition may still continue to worsen,
some patients do not suffer from any avascular necrosis symptoms or signs. Below
you will find some of the visible symptoms one may observe when avascular
necrosis strikes:
- Groin Pain: When avascular necrosis attacks the hip, pain may develop in
the groin, which often travels down the thigh and towards the knee. Patients
often complain of increasing pain when standing or walking.
- Wrist Pain and Finger Weakness: When avascular necrosis symptoms are
felt in the wrists, pain and finger weakness may arise. Sometimes, a patient
will report that the pain lessens when their hand is not moving.
- Knee Pain: Avascular necrosis symptoms that affect the knee result in
pain, especially at the lower part of the thighbone (also known as the
femur).
- Shoulder Pain and Stiffness: When avascular necrosis symptoms develop in
the shoulder, the upper bone in the arm (also known as the humerus) will
exhibit pain and stiffness.
Since men are more likely to suffer from avascular necrosis than women, it is
important to be aware of the complications that may develop when a break in a
bone occurs (especially before the age of 50). Broken bones and dislocated
joints should also be treated without delay. You should also know that avascular
necrosis can affect the bones in the ankle, foot, spine, and jaw. If you should
suspect any of the above avascular necrosis symptoms or a nagging pain in any
joint, you should pay a visit to your doctor as soon as possible.
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