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Symptoms Of Osteoporosis Health Feed

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Orthopedic Doctor•Mumbai
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When the density of the bone decreases, it is known as osteoporosis. The bones also start to get weak and fragile and their strength decreases. It causes the bones to become porous, more like a sponge. This can also lead to frequent fractures in the bone. Here are some of the factors that might increase your risk of getting osteoporosis:

Thin and small body frame
Family history of osteoporosis
Smoking
Excessive alcohol consumption
Lack of exercise
Calcium deficiency<...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Osteoporosis is a Latin word for porous bones . A healthy bone holds tiny spaces within it resembling a honey comb. Osteoporosis causes an expansion in the dimension of these spaces so much so that the bone loses out on its density and strength, at the same time turning brittle and thin on the outer part. People afflicted with osteoporosis are prone to experiencing fractures at the slightest stimulation while engaging in daily chores. It usually affects one s wrists, hip and the spine, thus ren...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Ghaziabad
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Osteoporosis is a Latin word for porous bones . A healthy bone holds tiny spaces within it resembling a honey comb. Osteoporosis causes an expansion in the dimension of these spaces so much so that the bone loses out on its density and strength, at the same time turning brittle and thin on the outer part. People afflicted with osteoporosis are prone to experiencing fractures at the slightest stimulation while engaging in daily chores. It usually affects one s wrists, hip and the spine, thus ren...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Delhi
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DEXA scan used to check the density of the bones is safe. True or False? Take this quiz to know now!
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Last Updated: 7 years ago • Featured Quiz
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Orthopedic Doctor•Hyderabad
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A bone density test should be conducted every 1 2 years. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Orthopedic Doctor•Gwalior
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Sneezing can result in broken bones if you have osteoporosis. True or false? Take this quiz to find out.
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Orthopedic Doctor•Jaipur
There any risks associated with taking vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Pain Management Specialist•Guwahati
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Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become fragile, hence increasing one s susceptibility to fracture. The term means porous bone. At the time of osteoporosis, the holes and spaces are a lot larger than what they are in healthy bones. Bones tend to lose density and contain abnormal tissue structure.

The following quiz will further help us to form a better understanding of Osteoporosis and other related details :
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Orthopedic Doctor•Visakhapatnam
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Taking vitamin D for prevention of osteoporosis can pose certain health risks. True or False. Take this quiz to know now!
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Integrated Medicine Specialist•Kochi
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It can be due to several causes right from vitamin deficiency
nutrient deficiency
thyroid issues sleep issues walking is no doubt good but it will not cause body pain
treat the root cause and not the symptom
take a consult for detailed history taking, lab testing and specific advice get educated and never medicated you cannot fix your health without fixing your diet.
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