Someone with deep blood clots may need to be treated with blood thinners like heparin or warfarin. An infection may need treatment with antibiotics. A person with a bone tumor or cancer may need surgery, chemotherapy , or radiation treatment . Side effects depend on the treatments used. Blood thinners may cause abnormal bleeding if the blood gets too thin.
Surgery poses a risk of bleeding, infection, and allergic reactions to anesthesia .
Arthritis is often a lifelong condition requiring long-term treatment. Cancer may result in death if treatment is not successful. Monitoring is related to the cause of the pain. For example, those with nerve damage from diabetes need to check their blood sugar levels often. Any new or worsening symptoms should be reported to the healthcare provider.