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HOW TO DETECT OSTEOPOROSIS AND OTHER BONE PROBLEMS EARLY?

HOW TO DETECT OSTEOPOROSIS AND OTHER BONE PROBLEMS EARLY? As osteoporosis has NO obvious symptoms other than a fracture, it is important to go to the Doctor if any of the risk factors mentioned below apply to you. You may have Osteopenia (low bone mass) or Osteoporosis at a much younger age, especially if you are a woman. Best way to find out and confirm bone mineral loss is by blood tests & Bone mineral densitometry test. RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH OSTEOPOROSIS Following are the main risk factors associated with Osteoporosis : 01. A close family member diagnosed with osteoporosis 02. A family history of fractures resulting from minor bumps and falls 03. Frequent falls 04. A previous fracture 05. Bedridden for a prolonged period 06. Little or no physical activity 07. Low body weight 08. Small height 09. Periods stopped for more than 12 months 10. A diet low in Calcium & Vitamin D 11. ...

Prevention & Treatment of Osteoporosis

HOW TO DETECT OSTEOPOROSIS AND OTHER BONE PROBLEMS EARLY? As osteoporosis has NO obvious symptoms other than a fracture, it is important to go to the Doctor if any of the risk factors mentioned below apply to you. You may have Osteopenia (low bone mass) or Osteoporosis at a much younger age, especially if you are a woman. Best way to find out and confirm bone mineral loss is by blood tests & Bone mineral densitometry test. RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH OSTEOPOROSIS Following are the main risk factors associated with Osteoporosis : 01. A close family member diagnosed with osteoporosis 02. A family history of fractures resulting from minor bumps and falls 03. Frequent falls 04. A previous fracture 05. Bedridden for a prolonged period 06. Little or no physical activity 07. Low body weight 08. Small height 09. Periods stopped for more than 12 months 10. A diet low in Calcium & Vitamin D 11. High Alcohol intake 12. SMOKING ...