Formation in the form of a cone can occur on almost any bone, whether it is a shin or hand. Even if it does not entail certain inconveniences, this is an occasion to contact a specialist. And if you have a lump on the bone, then it should not be left unnoticed, because, in all likelihood, it is a bone growth. And this is no longer the norm.
Causes of Cones
The variety of reasons allows us to talk about their versatility. Despite this, among them we can distinguish the main points by which such formations most often appear:
- The most common cause is injury. It doesn’t have to happen yesterday. Injuries can be chronic, which have long been forgotten. But at some point, a certain factor gives an impetus to the onset of bone growth. With a bruise, a bruising forms and a swelling forms. By themselves, these manifestations are not dangerous.
- Another reason is the presence of thrombophlebitis. With it, the formation of blood clots takes place.
- Atheromas (cystic formations on the sebaceous gland) and adipose (lipomas), which belong to benign tumors from adipose tissue, play a role in the formation of bone growths.
- The reason may be a situation in which tendons are stretched or something constantly presses on the bone. Most often, with such factors, a bump is formed on the bones of the wrist.
- An abscess is a more serious cause of bone growths. A similar situation can occur when an infection penetrates the damaged area of the skin. Marked localized pain with a general change in the state of the body in the form of a rise in temperature is noted.
- Hereditary factor.
- Varicose disease.
- Bursitis, arthrosis.
- Metabolic disease. In some patients, an increased concentration of uric acid may be noted in the blood. This is due to impaired purine metabolism. As a result, crystals are deposited on the surface of joints and cartilage.
Contributing Factors
Various factors can contribute to the appearance of cones. These include the following points:
- a person leads a lifestyle in which he often has to overwork;
- continuous use of certain drugs;
- the presence of increased physical exertion;
- errors in nutrition;
- overweight;
- the presence of bad habits;
- age factor (the most prone to the appearance of lumps of a person older than 30 years);
- hormonal disbalance;
- deficiency of individual minerals.
Clinical manifestations
The clinic is characterized by diversity, but the following symptoms come to the fore:
- pain in the affected area (naturally, this brings the patient obvious discomfort);
- development of local edema;
- the skin of the affected area is hyperemic;
- stiffness of movements in the place of the pathological focus is observed;
- the skin covering the affected joint thickens;
- general reaction of the body in the form of a rise in temperature.
Other symptoms may occur, which is determined by the location and severity of the process.
Diagnosis of the disease
It is not difficult to determine the presence of a lump on a bone in an adult, since it is noticeable, and even the patient himself can do this. It is much more difficult to establish the reason why it appeared. It is necessary, without delay, to pay a visit to the doctor. He will examine the patient, collect an anamnesis, prescribe a number of additional studies.
Dopplerography of the vascular apparatus, radiological studies will assist in the diagnosis. Some informational content is carried by the results of a general blood test. An ultrasound of the thyroid gland can be prescribed, since it is the pathology on its part that causes the occurrence of situations in which various seals appear.
Particular attention should be given to children. When a cone appears and grows on a child’s bones, you should immediately consult a doctor in order to exclude the development of oncological diseases.
Treatment features
Self-treatment and diagnosis are strictly prohibited. This is the competence of the physician only.
The greatest effect in the treatment gives surgical removal of the bump. If the process is at the very beginning of its development, then attempts can be made to get rid of the lump in a conservative way.
If the bump is on the leg bones, then you can use special orthopedic insoles, arch supports. Conservative methods of treatment will not solve the problem radically. They can only improve the patient's condition. In this case, the pain disappears and the swelling is eliminated. Along with taking medications, traditional medicine methods are used. A good addition is physiotherapy. Usually everything is used in combination.
Surgical treatment
With the ineffectiveness of conservative treatment, they resort to surgical intervention. To date, there are a large number of methods by which cones on bones are removed.
It should be borne in mind that any operation involves a postoperative period and rehabilitation. Sometimes they can drag out, which is not too convenient for the patient. In addition, after any operation, complications are possible.
Traditional medicine in the treatment of cones
It must be clearly remembered that methods of alternative medicine cannot be attributed to the main treatment. They only complement it. You can use the following folk remedies.
Soap and iodine will help in the treatment of cones. These ingenuous remedies perfectly help get rid of bumps on the bones. You need to take a small piece of soap, grind it with a grater and add a little water. The resulting composition should be rubbed into the affected area, using light massage movements. After that, the soap solution is washed off with water, and iodine is applied to the skin in the form of a grid. The duration of use is one month. As a result, inflammation and pain disappear.
You can apply camphor oil to a sore spot, and after it iodine. Before this, the application area is well steamed.
Perhaps the treatment of cones "grandmother" method. With it, potatoes and propolis are used. Treatment is carried out with potato trays. For them, the following composition is being prepared. Peeling potatoes are placed in a pan. Water is poured into it and boiled. The resulting solution is poured into a basin. Hot composition is used for baths. Warm up the affected area for at least 30 minutes.
You can apply propolis to a sore spot. It must first be softened. In a sore spot, propolis is fixed with a bandage. For this purpose, you can use alcohol tincture of propolis, which can be purchased at a regular pharmacy.
Using a regular chicken egg and vinegar, you can make an ointment. She is well treated with hallux valgus deformity. Egg is poured with vinegar and left in a dark place infused. There it should stand for 2-3 weeks. The shell is dissolved, and the shell must be removed. It is necessary to introduce a little grated lard or turpentine in the amount of 10 g. The ointment is applied to the affected area every other day. In the intervals between applications a grid of iodine is made.
Preventive actions
No one is safe from the appearance of cones on the bones. For some reason, everyone believes that this will not affect him. But at some point they still appear. To prevent this, it is necessary to find the time to carry out preventive measures:
- Shoes for everyday wear should be comfortable and comfortable, not to restrict movement when walking. High-heeled shoes should only be worn for special occasions.
- Wear shoes should only be made from natural materials of high quality.
- It is necessary to perform daily simple exercises for the feet.
- In summer, you need to find time in order to look a little barefoot.
- You should forever say goodbye to bad habits.
- It is useful to comply with the regime, without deviating from it, even on holidays and weekends.
- Enough sleep.
- Balanced diet.
- Constant dosed physical activity.
Observing these simple rules, you can avoid the appearance of cones on the bones.
Little conclusion
The appearance of a lump on the bones of the head or in any other place, regardless of location and characteristics, is a serious cause for concern. And there are a fairly large number of reasons for this. After all, a bump can be completely harmless, or maybe this is the beginning of a serious illness.
And if it was not possible to insure against the appearance of cones, you should immediately consult a doctor. Early diagnosis and proper treatment will provide a favorable prognosis.