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Severe Osteoporosis
Thin bones
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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From Our Experts
Oprah Screens for Osteoporosis
In a recent segment of Oprah discussing staying young with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Oprah had her audience members receive a bone density test. The... Read more »
Heart Disease and Osteoporosis
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The First 48 Hours: Osteoporosis Medications
When Michelle Easton, 56, was diagnosed with osteoporosis five years ago, her doctor prescribed Fosamax. Michelle was diligent about taking... Read more »
Young Female Athletes—At Risk For Osteoporosis?
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Osteoporosis Screening: The Limitations of Portable Scanners
As opportunities to check in on one's bone health with a portable heel or fingertip scanner multiply - at the pharmacy, mall or community... Read more »
From Our Sources
Osteoporosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Alternative Names Thin bones Causes,... Read more »
Osteoporosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Thin bones Symptoms There are no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Symptoms occurring late in the disease include: ... Read more »
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 patch shows promise in new trials
A new patch designed to treat established osteoporosis has show positive results in a recent clinical trial. The Zosano PTH Patch, which delivers... Read more »
Rare leg fracture linked to osteoporosis meds
Researchers are reporting that bone-building meds known as bisphosphonates may boost the risk of an unusual kind of leg fracture in some users. In a... Read more »
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