Overview Javascript code is used to roll images, open new browser window and detect browser type. This Javascript code is not necessary to use the site. As the cells grow and expand in the bone marrow, they cause pain and destruction of the bones. If the bones in the spine are affected, compression of the nerves may result causing numbness or paralysis .
Renal failure is a frequent complication caused by the excess calcium related to bone destruction.
Multiple myeloma affects older adults. Other risk factors are unknown. This disease is rare with about 3 new cases per 100,000 people a year. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.