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Osteitis deformans of skull

Serious ICD-10: M88 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: खोपड़ी की विकृति · தமிழ்: மண்டை ஓட்டு சிதைவு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆ ವಿರೂಪತೆ · తెలుగు: పుర్రె వైకల్యం · বাংলা: মাথার খুলির বিকৃতি · मराठी: कवटीची विकृती · ગુજરાતી: ખોપરીની વિકૃતિ
About this condition

This is a chronic bone disorder where the skull bones become abnormally thick, enlarged, and deformed due to excessive breakdown and rebuilding of bone tissue. It can cause headaches, hearing problems, and visible changes in head shape. The condition typically affects older adults and requires ongoing medical monitoring and treatment to prevent complications.

Common symptoms
skull deformity enlarged head headache hearing loss skull bone thickening head shape changes
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When to see a doctor: within 1 week
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This condition in Indian languages
Hindi (हिंदी)खोपड़ी की विकृति · सिर का बढ़ना · सिर दर्द · सुनने में कमी
Tamil (தமிழ்)மண்டை ஓட்டு சிதைவு · தலை விரிவாதல் · தலைவலி · செவித்திறன் இழப்பு
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)ತಲೆಬುರುಡೆ ವಿರೂಪತೆ · ತಲೆ ದೊಡ್ಡದಾಗುವುದು · ತಲೆನೋವು · ಕಿವಿ ಕೇಳಿಕೆ ನಷ್ಟ
Telugu (తెలుగు)పుర్రె వైకల్యం · తల పెద్దదవ్వడం · తలనొప్పి · వినికిడి కోల్పోవడం
Bengali (বাংলা)মাথার খুলির বিকৃতি · মাথা বড় হওয়া · মাথাব্যথা · শ্রবণশক্তি হ্রাস
Marathi (मराठी)कवटीची विकृती · डोके मोठे होणे · डोकेदुखी · ऐकण्याची क्षमता कमी होणे
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)ખોપરીની વિકૃતિ · માથું મોટું થવું · માથાનો દુખાવો · સાંભળવાની શક્તિ ગુમાવવી
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Osteitis deformans of skull?
skull deformity, enlarged head, headache, hearing loss, skull bone thickening, head shape changes.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Osteitis deformans of skull common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Osteitis deformans of skull?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112. Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India. Full disclaimer