Question 1

what causes pain in skull bones?

Accepted Answer

Painful scalp!: Usually transient periostitis of the skull, most frequently seen in psoriatic arthritis patients.  Should respond to nsaids. Called painful scalp syndrome!

Question 2

what is the function of skull and bones?

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Protection: The skeletal system function to protect vital organs like the brain ( in terms of the skull) or heart and lungs and give structure to the body. Bones are also involved in blood cell production, mineral storage and endocrine functions.

Question 3

can someone be born without skull bones?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: Babies can have anencephaly, and skull bone anomalies can also occur, but have never heard of a birth without a skull.

Question 4

what is a diffuse haemangioma in skull bone?

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Hamangioma: A hemangioma is a benign collection of blood vessels, and can occur anywhere in the body. They may be harmless but occasionally can cause pain, bleeding, or pressure on surrounding structures. Your doctor can best decide the proper course for you to take regarding this particular lesion. Many can simply be observed.

Question 5

what factor's causes bones ( skull ) to shrink ?

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Osteoporosis : Osteoporosis, typically happening in late adulthood can cause bones to "shrink", but not specifically the skull.

Question 6

can a baby survive premature closure of the skull bones?

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Knitted skull bones: The infant skull is composed of growth plates designed to grow pushing  away from each other. After 9y, the plates knit as the adult head size is reached.Knitting up too early will form ridges & distort the shape of the skull.When this occurs, the knitted area can be released surgically as an open procedure or through a scope. I've cared for 3 in my practice in 3 decades & they have done fine.

Question 7

what causes the male skull to be thicker with more dense bone?

Accepted Answer

Genetic development: This probably reflects genetic destiny and prehaps the effect of testosterone. As men in general are more prone to be physically active and involved in physical encounters, the thicker skull may serve a protective measure.

Question 8

do you damage your back bone and skull if you sleep directly on the floor?

Accepted Answer

UNlikely: Are you comfortable on the floor? If so no worries if yes do not do it but in reality if there is a problem you would not be able to sleep or would be sore in the morning.

Question 9

how is paget's disease of the bone (skull) diagnosed? and which are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Paget's disease: of the bone can be diagnosed clinically by examination of the patient's head and long bones (lower legs), by Pathology by microscopic appearance of the bone itself or by Chemistry (Paget's disease causes certain blood abnormalities)  Hope this is helpful!
Symptoms can include bone pain and nerve symptoms in advanced cases.
Dr Z

Question 10

lytic lesions on skull, what causes them? also, i do i need to see a bone specialist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lytic lesions can be associated with cancer.  Other reasons include metabolic or hormonal problems.  You need to get  this checked out.

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