If you have risk factors for osteoporosis or if you have had a fracture with little or no trauma, review your options for evaluation and treatment with your doctor.
The outlook for people with osteoporosis is good, especially if the problem is detected and treated early. Bone density, even in severe osteoporosis, generally can be stabilized or improved, and the risk of fractures can be reduced by 50% or more after several years of treatment.
People with...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoporosis
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