Bones become weak, thin and break easily loosing their density. The spine, wrists and hips are the most vulnerable to fractures.
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Osteoporosis, Causes
caused by breakdown of the bones, due to stage of life & genetic, extracellular around the bone breaks down this is structure for the bone, menopause is also a cause
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Osteoporosis, Symptoms
Until a fracture, as there are no warning signs
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Osteoporosis, Diagnosis
Blood checks, DEXA (dual energy, X-ray absorptiometry) painless scan, over 75 sometimes scan isn't even needed
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Osteoporosis, Treatment
Calcium, vitamin D suppements, hormone treatments, Bisphosphonates- a group of drugs that prevent bone breakdown
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Osteoporosis, Management
Healthy lifestyle, calcium higher as gets older, exercise needs to be increased, reduce alcohol intake, quit smoking, prevent it from lifestyle
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caused by breakdown of the bones, due to stage of life & genetic, extracellular around the bone breaks down this is structure for the bone, menopause is also a cause
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Osteoporosis, Causes
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Until a fracture, as there are no warning signs
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Card 4
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Blood checks, DEXA (dual energy, X-ray absorptiometry) painless scan, over 75 sometimes scan isn't even needed
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Card 5
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Calcium, vitamin D suppements, hormone treatments, Bisphosphonates- a group of drugs that prevent bone breakdown
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