How prevalent is osteoporosis?
Bone Health / Osteoporosis - Frequently Asked QuestionsIn the U.S. approximately 10 million people have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and 18 million have been found to have low bone mass. One third to one half of all postmenopausal women will develop osteoporosis. One third of all women over 50 will suffer from a fracture related to osteoporosis.
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GDX Bone Resorption Assessment Frequently Asked QuestionsOsteoporosis is a "brittle bone" disease, occurring when excessive bone loss leads to gradual bone weakening. It is a silent disease which can go undetected for years-until the damage is severe enough to cause a fracture. A broken hip or wrist often is the first symptom of osteoporosis. Have you ever observed the gradual loss in height and stooped posture of an elderly relative or friend? That's a typical sign of osteoporosis.
Related QuestionsPhoenix Orthopedic Evaluation Arizona Treatment Consultation...Osteoporosis affects over 25 million Americans each year and is responsible for 1.3 million fractures per year. Osteoporosis is the thinning of your bone. As you mature, your body builds bone faster than it breaks down. After age 25-35, this slowly reverses and the breakdown becomes faster than the building, especially in women after menopause. This causes the bones to become brittle and increases your risk for a fracture.Related Questions
Bone Health / Osteoporosis - Frequently Asked QuestionsAccording to the NOF, it is a chronic, progressive disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk; bone density 2.5 or more standard deviations below the young normal mean (T-score above -1).Related Questions
Where is it prevalent?
PSRIThe hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the hepatitis C virus(HCV) can cause a serious form of Hepatitis. They are more prevalent than HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The world wide incidents is about 4.5% for HBV and above 0.9% for HCV. In India 40 million individuals are believed to have been infected with HVB and about 5 million with HCV.
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GDX Bone Resorption Assessment Frequently Asked QuestionsMany more women than men get osteoporosis. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, nearly 50% of healthy American women in their 30s and 40s may be at risk for increased bone loss. One third of American women aged 50 and older are likely to suffer from spinal fractures. In 2000, osteoporosis will cause 500,000 hip fractures each year.
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GDX Bone Resorption Assessment Frequently Asked QuestionsMany factors contribute to bone loss. Small or petite women and women with relatives who have osteoporosis are at greater risk for developing the disease. Medical factors include menstrual irregularities, early menopause, certain diseases, stress and some medications. Lifestyle factors include lack of exercise, cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and crash dieting, or deficiencies in nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, trace minerals, B vitamins and vitamin D.
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GDX Bone Resorption Assessment Frequently Asked QuestionsDepending on your risk level and amount of bone loss, there are several treatments you and your health care professional can discuss. The proper diet plays a major role. You should eat foods rich in calcium, magnesium and other minerals, and take a vitamin/mineral supplement if necessary. You should also restrict your consumption of carbonated soft drinks, caffeine, sugar and salt to reduce calcium excretion. Weight-bearing exercise also impacts bone loss.
Related QuestionsProgesterone FAQIt is known that as much as 75% or more of women living in the United States eventually develop osteoporosis. Fortunately, progesterone can stop it and even reverse already existing bone loss.Related Questions
Oklahoma Breast Care CenterOsteoporosis is one of the most common and yet poorly understood diseases of middle and old age. The disease affects as many as 28 million a year in the United States, 80% of whom are women. It is the 12th leading cause of death in this country. In fact, more women are affected by osteoporosis than by stroke, heart attack and breast cancer combined. Read more...Related Questions
How can I prevent osteoporosis?
Low Back Pain Q&AOsteoporosis is bone loss. The bones become brittle and break more easily. This is especially true of the vertebral bones. When they break, they can cause severe pain. Curing osteoporosis is not possible. Once the bone is lost, it is not easily rebuilt. Preventing osteoporosis is, fortunately, fairly easy. If others in your family have osteoporosis, you need to be especially careful since your chance of having problems is increased.
Related QuestionsOsteoporosis FAQOsteoporosis means "porous bones". It is a condition in which the bones become fragile and weakened, increasing the risk of fractures, especially in the wrist, hip and spine. Any bone can be affected, but the most serious concerns are fractures of the hip and spine.Related Questions
Can anyone get osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis FAQYes, although certain people are more likely to develop osteoporosis than others. Risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing osteoporosis may be related to your body type, your family history, or your lifestyle behaviors, or some combination of these three factors. However, about 30% of individuals with osteoporosis have no identifiable risk factors.
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Osteoporosis FAQIn addition to taking medication as prescribed by your health care professional, you should continue to follow the guidelines for prevention of osteoporosis, including getting adequate calcium, vitamin D and exercise and limiting alcohol, caffeine and smoking.
Related QuestionsBone Health for LifeOsteoporosis occurs when bones lose their strength and density, and become fragile and fracture (break) more easily because of calcium loss. This disease particularly affects women in their middle and later years. It is quite different from osteoarthritis which affects joint surfaces.Related Questions
Fort Sanders West Diagnostic Center - Bone Densitometry: "Fr...Osteoporosis is often called the "silent disease". There are rarely signs until a lot of bone has been lost. A medical test that measures the amount of bone is the best way to detect osteoporosis. A bone densitometer is one such test. The bone densitometer uses small amounts of x-ray to measure the amount of bone mineral. The amount of bone mineral relates directly to bone strength.Related Questions
PROGESTERONE PLUS FAQIt is known that as much as 75% or more of women living in the US eventually develop osteoporosis Fortunately, progesterone can stop it and even reverse already existing bone loss.Related Questions
How can osteoporosis be prevented?
Frequently asked questions about menopauseBone decalcification can be prevented in many ways, but only partially, since it is impossible to stop the process of calcium loss completely. It is important to start early in life: Before the age of 30: supply your bones with as much calcium as possible. Eat food products rich in calcium and make sure you produce enough vitamin D by taking part in outdoor activities. After the age of 30: try to keep the calcium inside your bones.
Related QuestionsOsteoporosis, facts on causes and treatmentOsteoporosis is a gradual decrease in bone mass and density that can begin as early as the teen years. Bone mass should be at its peak in our late 20s or early 30s, but thanks to a poor diet and lack of exercise, many women are already losing bone in their 20s. Four out of ten white women in the U.S. will fracture a hip, spine, or forearm due to osteoporosis. As many as five out of ten will develop small fractures in their spine, causing great pain and a shrinking in height.Related Questions
Is osteoporosis a serious disease?
Bone Health / Osteoporosis - Frequently Asked QuestionsYes. In the U.S. approximately 1.5 million fractures occur annually as a result of osteoporosis. Of these, 500,000 are vertebral fractures, 275,000 are hip and 200,000 are wrist. About 50,000 deaths occur annually as a result of fractures. In 1995, osteoporosis accounted for 432,000 hospitalizations, 2.5 million physician visits and 180,000 nursing home admissions.
Related QuestionsOsteoporosis FAQs Medical Reference Medical Encyclopedia Inf...Osteoporosis (or porous bone) is a disease in which bone loss occurs, so bones become weak and are more likely to break. Without prevention or treatment, osteoporosis can progress without pain or symptoms until a bone breaks (fractures). Fractures commonly occur in the hip, spine, ribs, and wrist.Related Questions
Texas Arthritis and Rheumatology SpecialistsOsteoporosis is a silent disease of the bones that makes them weakened and prone to fracture. The disease is “silent” because there are no symptoms when you have osteoporosis, and the condition may come to attention only after you break a bone. When you have osteoporosis, this can occur even after a minor injury, such as a fall. The most common fractures occur at the spine, wrist and hip. The goal of treating osteoporosis is to prevent such fractures in the first place.Related Questions
FAQsOsteoporosis is a disease where bones break even though you are not doing anything out of the ordinary. These so-called "fragility fractures" happen when the amount of bone is not enough to withstand the pressures from simple tasks, such as picking up a bag of groceries or a grandchild, or when you slip and fall and your wrist or hip breaks, where it would not have broken when you were younger.Related Questions
Calcium Metabolism & Osteoporosis Program - AUBMC: Resources...There is no single cause of osteoporosis. Seventy to 80% of an individual's bone mineral density is genetically determined. The rest is explained by lifestyle factors. Our bodies constantly build new bone and remove older bone. In childhood, more bone is built than removed, and so the bones grow in size. After age 30 or 40, however, the cells that build new bone do not keep up with those that remove bone. The total amount of bone then decreases, and osteoporosis may develop as a result.Related Questions
Osteoporosis - FAQOsteoporosis is a skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass, and the deterioration of bone architecture leading to bone fragility and increased risk of fracture. Bone normally rejuvenates itself through a process of bone absorption and formation called bone remodeling. Osteoporosis occurs when bone breakdown, or absorption, occurs at a rate greater than bone formation. There are many factors that can increase a woman's risk of osteoporosis. A few of the risk factors are:Related Questions
