How is diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) managed or treated?

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How is diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) managed or treated?

Treatment cannot stop the calcification or bone growth associated with DISH. Instead, treatment aims to manage symptoms and keep the condition from progressing (getting worse).

Treatment options for DISH include:

  • Applying heat: Warm compresses can ease stiffness and pain.
  • Medication: Doctors may recommend drugs to manage pain, including:
    • Over-the-counter pain relievers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
    • Corticosteroid injections
    • Muscle relaxants
  • Physical therapy: Specific exercises can help improve mobility.
  • Surgery: Doctors sometimes treat DISH with surgery in cases where the bone overgrowth presses on nerves or causes trouble breathing.

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