India, July 5 -- Bone pain is a common condition that is often brushed aside as a sports injury, ageing, vitamin deficiency, arthritis, or overuse. In many cases, the cause may indeed be routine and treatable.

However, if the pain persists, worsens, returns repeatedly, or is associated with swelling, it should not be ignored, according to Dr Himanshu Rohela, consultant in the department of orthopaedic oncology at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi.

Dr Rohela shared with HT Lifestyle the danger that bone pain may signal, and explained when one should seek medical attention.

"Though rare, persistent bone pain can be a warning sign of a serious condition, including bone sarcoma or cancer that has spread to the bo...