Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and more likely to break. It develops gradually and is often called a "silent disease" because many people don’t realize they have it until they suffer a fracture—commonly in the hip, spine, or wrist. Regular bone density screenings can help detect the condition early and reduce fracture risk.
- Back pain, often due to a fractured or collapsed vertebra
- Loss of height over time
- A stooped posture
- Fractures that occur more easily than expected
- Lifestyle changes: Weight-bearing exercise, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements
- Prescription medications: Bisphosphonates, hormone therapy, or newer agents like denosumab
- Fall prevention strategies: Home safety modifications and balance training
- Aging, especially in women after menopause
- Low calcium or vitamin D intake
- Family history of osteoporosis
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Smoking or excessive alcohol use
- Certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids)
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Symptoms
- Back pain, often due to a fractured or collapsed vertebra
- Loss of height over time
- A stooped posture
- Fractures that occur more easily than expected
Causes
- Aging, especially in women after menopause
- Low calcium or vitamin D intake
- Family history of osteoporosis
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Smoking or excessive alcohol use
- Certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids)
Treatments
- Lifestyle changes: Weight-bearing exercise, quitting smoking, reducing alcohol
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements
- Prescription medications: Bisphosphonates, hormone therapy, or newer agents like denosumab
- Fall prevention strategies: Home safety modifications and balance training
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