Osteoporosis

• Osteoporosis: Thinning of the bones with reduction in bone mass due to depletion of calcium and bone protein

CAUSES

– Estrogen deficiency

– Vitamin D deficiency

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Backache brought about by repeated spinal compression fracture.

• Neck pain• Height loss• Dowager hump or hunched back

appearance• Reduce bone density.

DIAGNOSIS

• Osteoporosis can diagnose by the use of ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY.

PREVENTION

• Life style

• Exercise

• Proper nutrition

TREATMENT

• ANTIRESORPTIVE AGENT

• ANABOLIC AGENT

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