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No one likes to deal with bone pain, especially when it occurs at the heel or on the skull. A bony spur, exostosis, is a small growth on the bone that surpasses the usual smooth surface. Exostosis most often causes a range of symptoms but is a chronic source of irritation and pain regardless of its size. In some people, a film of cartilage may grow over the bony spur which is referred to as osteochondroma. Though the most common area for exostosis to develop is the heel, it can also develop on the ear or nail beds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In rare cases, they will grow in the skull, sinuses, and mouth. Young adults and children are more prone to developing exostosis than any other age group. In most instances, exostosis is not life-threatening, but there can be complications as a result of the growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some symptoms to check for if you think you may be suffering from exostosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Growth on the bone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most defining symptom of exostosis is the presence of extra growth along the bone<\/a>. These growths are made of calcium and can appear on any part of the body. Exostosis is most often found on the heel, in the sinus cavity, on the back of the neck and in between the joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minor cases of exostosis do not cause pain or any other symptom making it hard to detect and extra growth without an X-ray. In many cases, a person won\u2019t notice they have exostosis until they experience some form of blockage in their ear canal or in their sinus cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The growths caused by exostosis may be covered with cartilage. This is the body\u2019s attempt at cushioning the muscles and other tissues from the extra growth. Depending on the location of the extra growth, the cartilage or the growth itself may cause pain or other symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Pain<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, exostosis is asymptomatic <\/a>and also can be painless. In other patients, exostosis will often cause chronic pain depending on the location of the growth. The level of pain will vary from person to person and from growth to growth. Some instances of pain are generally mild and can be relieved with rest or over the counter pain relievers. Other instances of pain are so severe as to be debilitating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The location of the lesion plays a big role in the amount of pain a person will experience. Secondly, the size of the growth and its shape will also play a part in how painful the growth may become. Some lesions grow on areas of the body that are in constant movement or those who experience a lot of friction on a regular basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the pressure of the growth in neighboring structures, surgical removal may be the only option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Stunted growth<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are singular exostosis and multiple exostoses. Generally, exostoses are inherited from the parents and are evident at birth. Those who suffer from multiple exostoses will develop several growths on various bones in their body. There are cases of multiple exostoses that occur that are not inherited. The growths will start in early childhood and continue until natural bone growth ceases at the height of physical maturity. When afflicted with multiple exostoses, a person may suffer stunted growth or other abnormalities of the skeletal system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During childhood, these extra protrusions of the bone can be painful and even alter the ability to move properly. Usually, multiple exostoses are benign <\/a>and simply hamper proper bone growth. In rare cases, multiple exostoses may turn cancerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the location of the growths, surgical removal may be required to limit stunting or to allow regular movement. Growths do not return once surgically removed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Bowed limbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People suffering from exostosis may face various side effects such as painful movement or even stunted growth. One common symptom of exostosis is bowed limbs. Bowing of the arms or legs is most often found in those suffering from HME, but can also be found in non-HME patients suffering from multiple exostoses. You can often feel the extra growths on the bone by running the fingers along with the long areas of the legs or arms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exostosis can also appear on the hipbones, spine<\/a>, and ribs. When exostosis develops on certain parts of the bone, such as near the joints of the arms and legs, it can cause bowed limbs. If several exostoses grow along the long portion of the bone, it can also cause them to become bored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exostosis only occurs in children and the growths are able to cause bowing easily due to the high malleability of a child\u2019s growing skeletal system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Sinus blockage<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exostosis is a growth that occurs on top of an already existing bone. Though not always painful, these growths can cause secondary problems that may result in a need for their surgical removal. Those who have an unexplained blockage in their sinuses <\/a>or nasal cavity may be suffering from exostosis. When small growths appear on the bone in the nasal cavity or in the sinuses due to exostosis, it can limit a person\u2019s ability to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exostosis in the nasal cavity is often mistaken for enlarged adenoids, however, an x-ray can show the extra growths on the bone as well as their location. Surgical removal of the exostosis growths will remove the blockage and restore proper breathing patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those who are suffering from sinus blockages due to exostosis are also more likely to develop chronic sinus infections. When the sinuses are not able to drain naturally, it can result in bacteria collecting in the sinus cavity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Ear canal blockage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unusual growth in the ear canal that is located above the bone is a clear symptom of exostosis. Though most cases of exostosis occur in childhood, this form of exostosis can develop in adults. Exostosis of the ear is most often referred to as surfers ear. Repeated exposure to cold water often causes the body to produce growth, exostosis, to cover the ear canal. This is generally the way the body responds in an effort to protect the ear canal and keep the eardrum safe from damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exostosis in the ear canal can also occur in children or any other age group. Constant exposure to cold wind will also trigger the development of exostosis in the ear canal. If the ailment is not corrected, a total blockage can occur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exostosis in the ear canal can cause significant hearing loss <\/a>of the growth is not surgically removed. Those who suffer from blockage of the ear canal should have their ears checked for exostosis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Pinched nerves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exostosis which is also called osteoma can cause a range of symptoms. These growths, that occur on the outside of a bone, are generally benign, but in some instances can cause pinched nerves<\/a>. Exostosis runs in families but the size, number, and variation of these bone growths will vary from person to person. In some people, the growths will only be small bumps that have no effect on daily life and no symptoms. In others, these growths will be much larger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larger exostosis growths can change the way the bone is shaped, compress adjacent blood vessels, or even pinch nerves in the joint other areas. When exostosis growths impose on nerves, blood vessels, and tendons, surgical removal may be required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pinched nerves due to exostosis can cause pain or numbness in the affected area. Depending on the severity, exostosis that pinches nerves may even reduce circulation to a limb or to the fingers and toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Compressed blood vessels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Exostoses have a range of symptoms ranging from hardly noticeable to extremely debilitating. These growths are generally benign tumors and are reasonably common. Most patients who suffer from exostosis are children and vascular complications are a rare symptom of the ailment. There are instances where exostosis can compress blood vessels, nerves or arteries which can cause vascular complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hereditary <\/a>multiple exostoses, which are an autosomal-dominant disorder is the most customary form and usually the one that will exhibit compressed blood vessels as a symptom. Enchondromas, which develops as a result of multiple exostoses, can cause limb bowing, skeletal deformities, pinched nerves, and compressed blood vessels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In rare cases, exostosis may even cause a false aneurysm. The only treatment for exostoses that affect the nerves or surrounding blood vessels is the surgical removal of the extra growth. As dangerous as exostosis may sound, once the growth has been removed it rarely returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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