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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is the loss of bone strength leading to an increased risk of fracture.

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Who is at Risk

Have you had

  • Fracture
  • Or, reduction in height
  • Or, your parents had a fracture
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Do you have any chronic disease

  • Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Or, Rheumatoid disease
  • Or, Hormonal disease
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Do you have

  • Low calcium intake
  • Low daily sunshine exposure
  • Steroid medication for any disease
  • Regular alcohol intake
  • Tobacco smoking habit
  • Sedentary lifestyle
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If you are a Women - did you have

  • Menopause before age 45
  • Or, Hysterectomy before age 40
  • Or, Menstrual irregularity

If you are a Man - Do you have

  • Impotence or sexual drive problems
What is the Risk

What is the Risk

An Osteoporotis Fractures Can Lead to

  • Discomfort & Pain,
  • Disability & Dependence,
  • Slow & Painful Death
Test for Osteoporosis

Test for Osteoporosis

BMD (Bone Mineral Density) by DEXA

  • It is the best method for Diagnosis
  • It is done for Wrist, Spine and Hips
  • BMD, ‘T' & ‘Z' scores are measured.

Treatment & prevention

If you have the above risk factors -

  • Consult for BMD analysis and treatment

Adequate -

  • Calcium, Vitamin D and Exercise