12/10/2023
AVN (avascular necrosis) another word we can say it osteonecrosis, in which death of bone tissue due to lack of blood supply. Avascular necrosis also lead to tiny breaks in the bone and it may cause the bone to collapse.
A dislocated joint or broken bone can stop the blood flow to a section of bone. AVN is associated with long term use of high dose of steroid medicines and too much alcoholic substance. this process usually takes months to year and anyone can be affected.
In the AVN condition worsens, affected joints might hurt when putting weight on them. Eventually people might feel the pain even when they are lying down on the bed.
Some people develop AVN on both side of hip and knee joints. pain can be mild or severe . it usually increase gradually or sudden. pain lead with AVN of the hip center on the groin, tight buttock. besides the hip, and other part of the joint like shoulder , knee, hand and foot cant be affected.
*When to see a doctor.
1. When your pain is ongoing.
2.Seek immediate medicine attention for a possible bone or dislocated joint.
*Prevention
1.Limited Alcohol
2.Don't smoke
3.Keep Cholesterol level low
4.Monitor steroidal medication.
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