Bone erosion is characterized by the loss of bone in certain parts of the body. It is one of the key features of rheumatoid arthritis. The cause of bone erosion is chronic inflammation because chronic inflammation stimulates the production of osteoclasts (the cells that break down the bone tissue), leading to bone resorption. Bone erosion can also occur when there are a number of inflammatory cytokines in the body.
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My partner feels the dentist will remove his teeth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner has type-2 diabetes and has lost several teeth. I am trying to talk him into a dentist visit, not necessarily to walk out with implants or dentures, but to just get an exam and a cleaning done. He believes that the few teeth he does have left will not survive even something ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? First of all, do not worry. Maybe he is afraid of dental visits because of previous experiences. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause bone loss and hence tooth mobility, in conjunction with improper oral hygiene. Since I do not know the condition of his r... Read Full »
Whom should we consult for my mom's bone TB?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is a CKD patient and undergoes dialysis. For the past two months, she is having a back pain. On visiting an orthopedician, he suggested an MRI of dorsal spine, which shows D5-D6 eroded and the doctor is suspecting a bone TB. So, I am concerned about which doctor to approach. Should... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your confusion in today's world of information. I think the best option is to approach a spine surgeon, who can get an appropriate biopsy. Based on the biopsy, further specialist can be decided. Because, bone erosion could also be due to non-tuberculosi... Read Full »
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