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Osteoporosis Treatment

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, making them more likely to break. There is no cure for osteoporosis. However, safe and effective treatments are available to help prevent fractures and reduce bone loss. This may include medications, injections, and lifestyle changes.

How is osteoporosis diagnosed?

A bone density test estimates the density (strength) of a bone and the chances it could break, most commonly using a CT study.

Who should get a bone density test?

  • Women age 65 and older
  • Men age 70 and older
  • Anyone age 50 and older who has broken a bone
  • Women of menopausal age with risk factors
  • Postmenopausal women under age 65 with risk factors
  • Men age 50-69 with risk factors

Osteoporosis risk factors

  • Females
  • Anyone over age 50
  • Early menopause (before age 45)
  • Family history of osteoporosis
  • Low body weight/being small and thin
  • Broken bones or height loss
  • Lack of calcium & vitamin D
  • Excess protein, sodium, caffeine
  • Inactive lifestyle
  • Smoking
  • Too much alcohol
  • Eating disorders
  • Cancer
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
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