Although avascular necrosis may affect both genders and all age groups, it most-commonly occurs to people in their 30s and 40s. The following are the most common symptoms for avascular necrosis, however, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Consult your physician for a diagnosis. A risk factor is anything that may increase a person's chance of developing a disease. It may be an activity, such as smoking, diet, family history, or many other things.
Different diseases have different risk factors.
Although these factors can increase a person's risk, they do not necessarily cause the disease. Some people with one or more risk factors never develop a disease, while others develop the disease and have no known risk factors. But, knowing your risk factors to any disease can help to guide you into the appropriate actions, including changing behaviors and being clinically monitored for the disease. Click here to view the Online Resources page of this web. Contact Information Copyright 2001 Methodist Health Care System, Houston, Tx.