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How Are People Affected By Osteoporosis?
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Treatment
The goals of osteoporosis treatment are to:
- Control pain from the disease
- Slow down or stop bone loss
- Prevent bone fractures with medicines that strengthen bone
- Minimize the risk of falls that might cause fractures
There are several different treatments for osteoporosis, including lifestyle changes and a variety of medications.
Medications are used to strengthen bones when:
- Osteoporosis has been diagnosed by a bone density...
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