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Which are the symptoms of Hereditary multiple exostoses?
Symptoms of Hereditary multiple exostoses reported by real patients, from the most common to the most limiting, plus a medically reviewed summary with sources.
The way you walk is different than others, can't run like most normal people, easily get tired
Posted Sep 12, 2017 by Helmina Batubara 700
Bony lumps appear in the growth zones of the long bones. These growths vary in size and number among affected individuals, even within the same family. Some individuals will present with a few large “lumps” while others will show several small growths.
In my father's family with six children just two were severely affected, one very minor and three with almost nothing.
If the exostoses are small, they may have little or no effect on the patient. However, in more severe cases, the growths may cause deformities of the forearm, knees, ankles, spine and/or pelvis. They may impose upon nerves, tendons and/or blood vessels, and interfere with movement or circulation, causing substantial pain as a result of pinched nerves or compressed tendons.
Bones that develop exostoses most often are the upper arm (humerus), forearm, knee and shoulder blades (scapulae). Bowing of the forearm and ankle are the problems that most often require surgical correction.
Some have mild short stature as a result of shortened and/or bowed legs.
The bony growths that characterize this disorder continue to grow until shortly after puberty at which time normally new growth no longer develops.
Pain and numbness are the most limiting in the life. I almost always have this feeling on my shoulder and pelvis and sometimes the knee. If I could get rid of them that would be nice
In my father's family with six children just two were severely affected, one very minor and three with almost nothing.
If the exostoses are small, they may have little or no effect on the patient. However, in more severe cases, the growths may cause deformities of the forearm, knees, ankles, spine and/or pelvis. They may impose upon nerves, tendons and/or blood vessels, and interfere with movement or circulation, causing substantial pain as a result of pinched nerves or compressed tendons.
Bones that develop exostoses most often are the upper arm (humerus), forearm, knee and shoulder blades (scapulae). Bowing of the forearm and ankle are the problems that most often require surgical correction.
Some have mild short stature as a result of shortened and/or bowed legs.
The bony growths that characterize this disorder continue to grow until shortly after puberty at which time normally new growth no longer develops.
Pain and numbness are the most limiting in the life. I almost always have this feeling on my shoulder and pelvis and sometimes the knee. If I could get rid of them that would be nice
Posted Nov 30, 2017 by Zahra 1950
The unusual bumps and growths on the bones are the most obvious symptoms. I am told that the inability to sit cross-legged (lotus position) is almost diagnostic. It was the first thing I noticed at 4 years old.
Far less visible are the mental issues that can be a greater effect on your life. Some allow you to see and think better than others, but along with that understanding what others feel and think will be much more difficult and need much deliberate work. You might see what nobody else can see, but you might also be blind to what is obvious to everyone else Particularly in social relationships do to jump to conclusions. I learned very late that I was almost always wrong, but look learn and watch for signs other folk will see immediately but you might not catch otherwise.
Far less visible are the mental issues that can be a greater effect on your life. Some allow you to see and think better than others, but along with that understanding what others feel and think will be much more difficult and need much deliberate work. You might see what nobody else can see, but you might also be blind to what is obvious to everyone else Particularly in social relationships do to jump to conclusions. I learned very late that I was almost always wrong, but look learn and watch for signs other folk will see immediately but you might not catch otherwise.
Posted Jul 24, 2020 by Bob D 1200
