How Can There Be Growth Near The Cheek Bones When Diagnosed With Bursitis After Taking Cocaine For Two Years?

Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2018

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Question : i have been doing cocaine for 2 years now.it has made all my joints swell.i saw a doctor and got tested they yold me i have bursidis .one thing i dont ubderstand and this puzzrles me is that my cheek bones bones below the eyes have enlared.how can a bone like that grow.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Detail below .

Detailed Answer:

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
I have gone through your query and health concerns in detail ,this can be due to calcium deficiency that is causing all bone to swelling .
I hope this answers your query.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 minutes later)

could cocaine possibly cause these symptoms

could you please tell me if cocaine can cause my cheek bones to grow

please let me know if cocaine can make joints and bones swell or expand

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cocaine does not cause bone or joint expansion.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The cheek bones do not grow due to cocaine. There can be a subcutaneous swelling in the area due to cocaine use or other causes like inflammation.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar