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
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If you are a Man - Do you have
- Impotence or sexual drive problems
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What is the Risk |
An Osteoporotis Fractures Can Lead to
- Discomfort & Pain,
- Disability & Dependence,
- Slow & Painful Death
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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.
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Treatment & prevention |
If you have the above risk factors - Consult for BMD analysis and treatment
Adequate - Calcium, Vitamin D and Exercise
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