Symptoms of Bone Loss and Metastases
Symptoms of bone metastases can vary. Bone pain is the most common symptom and is usually the first thing that patients notice. This is often a result of fractures or spinal cord damage.
- Weakness, numbness, trouble urinating: Pressure from metastases on the spinal cord can cause pain, numbness, a weakness in the legs, problems with the bowels or bladder, or numbness in the abdominal area
- Nausea, thirst, constipation, tiredness, confusion, hunger: High blood calcium levels, known as hypercalcemia, and excessive calcium released from diseased bone may reduce one's appetite, and cause nausea, thirst, constipation, tiredness, confusion, and (if untreated) coma
- General physical discomfort: All the signs and symptoms of bone metastases may contribute to an overall feeling of illness and physical discomfort
