Osteoporosis Quiz
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Learn more about Osteoporosis
Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and brittle, resulting in the bone to frature easily even with minor truma/ stress (for instance, after a simple fall). It my be caused due to long-term low calcium intake, estrogen deficiencies in women and inactive lifestyle.
Symptoms of osteoporosis
Aware I am thinner than peers
Back pain worse with exercise
Questions your doctor may ask to check for osteoporosis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose osteoporosis
Do you think you are skinnier than your peers?
Do your symptoms appear after exercise?
Treatment for osteoporosis
Treatment includes bone-preserving medications, calcium and vitamin D supplemention, pain killers if required, a healthy diet and exercise to help prevent bone loss or strengthen weak bones.
Diseases related to Osteoporosis
References
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Reviewed By:
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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