How Can Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis Be Treated?

Posted on Sat, 10 Feb 2018

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Question : Hi I have been diagnosed with a condition with Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis is there anything I can do to help with this condition.

Answered by Dr. Divya Agarwal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Yes.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Although this is a degenerative condition.

It can be predisposed in people who have diabetes.

So treating the comorbid condition thoroughly helps.

Also exercise, vitamin d supplementation will help.

Drugs like SNRIs, Pregabalin help relieve the pain.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Divya Agarwal, Rheumatologist

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