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How Does Osteoporosis Affect The Body?
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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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Osteoporosis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones characterized by a decrease in bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis Risk FactorsAge is the main risk factor for osteoporosis. Aging causes bones to thin and weaken. Although osteoporosis affects mostly... Read more »
A Beginners Guide to Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” As we age our bone becomes more porous resulting in a loss of bone structure which can lead to fracture. ... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About 10 million adults in the United States have osteoporosis, and another 34 million have low bone mass that places them at risk for developing... Read more »
Osteoporosis (Bone Loss)
Source: Breastcancer.org
Osteoporosis happens when your bone mass and bone density are below normal. If you have osteoporosis, you have a higher risk of breaking a bone. The... Read more »
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See an image of a normal bone appears as compared to an osteoporotic bone.... Read more »
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