Is It Ok To Take Ibuprofen When You Break A Bone?
Men are generally less likely to suffer bone fractures than women. But after a man has one such injury he becomes just as likely as older women to break another bone. Researchers say that after a first fracture, both men and women should tell their doctor they have suffered a fracture and begin seeking medical treatments for osteoporosis.
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