Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Quiz

Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens a person's bones, making them less dense and more fragile.
Bone Densitometry

Bone densitometry is used primarily to diagnose osteoporosis and to determine fracture risk. The testing procedure measures the bone density of the bones of the spine, pelvis, lower arm, and thigh.

Did You Know?

Women with osteoporosis are three times more likely to lose teeth than women without the disease, says the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Older women with osteoporosis also are more likely to have problems with dentures.

About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes loss of bone mass and destruction of bone tissue. This weakening of the bones makes them more likely to break.

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Bone Density Test
A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density.

Boning Up on Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis thins and weakens a person's bones, making them more porous (less dense) and fragile, and thus more likely to break. Although a fracture is often the first outward sign of osteoporosis, a bone mineral density test can help diagnose it before that happens.

Build Your Bones with Exercise
You can help prevent osteoporosis by including enough calcium in your diet and exercising regularly.

Osteoporosis: Evaluate Your Risk
Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain or a hunched back.

The Healthy-Bones Diet
The right amount of calcium in your diet helps maintain your bone strength, reducing your risk for osteoporosis.
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