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strives to go that extra step to understand the unique

needs of every guest. SHRC, a surgical speciality hospital

with well appointed deluxe rooms, modern operating

suite, ICU and recovery ward, ultra modern state of art

medical equipment & support services

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what is it and how can it affect you?

Osteoporosis is silent killer, predominantly in post

menopausal women, which worsens due to life

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis literally means bone (osteo) that is

soft (porosis). It's a disease that causes bones to

lose mass and become brittle, which may lead to

painful fractures and often results in loss of height

and rounded shoulders. Men as well as women

suffer from osteoporosis, a disease that can be

prevented and treated.

s As many as 30 percent of all postmenopausal

women may have osteoporosis of the hip, spine,

or wrist.

s Osteoporosis is a major public health threat, 80%

of whom are women.

s People with arthritis or other related rheumatic

conditions are at risk because inflammation and

decreased activity may lead to bone loss.

s One out of every two women and one in eight men

over 50 will have an osteoporosis related fracture

in their lifetime.

s Each year 80,000 men suffer a hip fracture and 1/2

of these men die within a year.

s Osteoporosis can strike at 50 years and above and

is a life threatening illness.

Bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may

not know they have osteoporosis until their bones

become so weak that a sudden strain, bump or fall

causes a hip or vertebral fracture.

You will need to have comprehensive medical

assessment. At this time your doctor may

recommend that you have your bone mass

measured. Bone Mineral Density (BMD) tests

measure bone density in the spine, wrist, and/or

hip. These tests are painless, non-invasive and safe.

Bone density tests can:

Detect low bone density before a fracture occurs

Confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis

Predict your chances of fracturing

Symptoms:

Detection:

Determine your rate of bone loss

s Are you a post-menopausal woman?

s Have you had an early or surgically induced

menopause?

s Do you take hormone therapy?

s Are you physically active?

s Do you smoke or drink alcohol

s Do you have a family history of osteoporosis?

s Is your diet low in dairy products and other

sources of calcium?

s Do you take any medication which can cause

osteoporosis such as prednisone or anti

convulsants ?

s Have you been taking thyroid medication or high

doses of drugs for asthma, arthritis, or cancer?

Visit your doctor or attend a local bone density

screening clinic. The most commonly used test is

called a DEXA Scan This will measure how dense

your bone is and compare it to what is normal for

your age. If it is too low, you have osteoporosis.

s Normal Bone

s Bone with Osteopenia

s Visit my doctor and ask the following questions:

s Should I be tested?

s Are there any medicines which will help me?

s Is it safe for me to exercise?

s Follow your doctor's recommendations

s Eat well

s Start walking/exercising

s Quit smoking & Alcohol

So, how do I find out if I have osteoporosis

What Should I Do Next?