### Patient: Hi doctor, I've been experiencing a lot of bone pain and my bones feel very weak. I've also noticed that my joints are very stiff and my bones have been breaking easily. What could be the problem?
### Doctor: It sounds like you may have Paget disease. To confirm this diagnosis, we will need to run a few different medical tests. You will need to have a complete blood count (CBC), a bone density scan, a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, a lipid panel, a pelvis exam, and some microscopic examinations including a bacterial smear, culture, and toxicology. These hematologic tests will help us determine if there are any issues with your blood, and the bone density scan will give us a better idea of the health of your bones. The sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy will help detect any abnormality in your colon, while the lipid panel checks your cholesterol level. The pelvis exam is to check for any abnormalities in your reproductive system. Lastly, the microbial examination will check your vital body fluids for any potential infections.