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What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break (fracture)

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  • Loss of height over time.
  • A stooped posture.
  • A bone that breaks much more easily than expected.
  • Back pain, caused by a broken or collapsed bone in the spine.

The bones that make up your spine, called vertebrae, can weaken to the point that they crumple and collapse, which may result in back pain, lost height and a hunched posture. Bone breaks, particularly in the spine or hip, are the most serious complications of osteoporosis

Low levels of physical activity and prolonged periods of inactivity can contribute to an increased rate of bone loss. They also leave you in poor physical condition, which can increase your risk of falling and breaking a bone. Chronic heavy drinking of alcohol is a significant risk factor for osteoporosis.

  • Eat calcium-rich foods as part of a general healthy diet which includes fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
  • Absorb enough vitamin D.
  • Avoid smoking and.
  • Limit alcohol consumption.
  • Do regular weight-bearing and strength-training activities.
  • Gender. Your chances of developing osteoporosis are greater if you are a woman. Women have less bone tissue and lose bone faster than men because of the changes that happen with menopause.
  • Age. The older you are, the greater your risk of osteoporosis. Your bones become thinner and weaker as you age.
  • Body size. Small, thin-boned women are at greater risk.
  • Ethnicity. Caucasian and Asian women are at highest risk. African American and Hispanic women have a lower but significant risk.
  • Family history. Fracture risk may be due, in part, to heredity. People whose parents have a history of fractures also seem to have reduced bone mass and may be at risk for fractures.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Biological medicines are made from proteins or other substances produced by the body. Biological medicines that can be used to treat osteoporosis include denosumab and romosozumab. They may be recommended if you cannot take other medicines such as bisphosphonates, or if you have severe osteoporosis.

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How is it treated?

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To diagnose osteoporosis and assess your risk of fracture and determine your need for treatment, your doctor will most likely order a bone density scan. This exam is used to measure bone mineral density (BMD). It is most commonly performed using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) or bone densitometry.

 

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