Osteoporosis is a silent disease that
gradually weakens bones causing
them to become brittle and prone to
fractures. It is called the silent disease
because many signs are not noticeable.

Over time however a few signs can include:
      • Loss of height
      • Back pain
      • Hunched posture
      • Hip, wrist or spine fractures

Osteoporosis and its associated fractures of the hip, spine and wrist can rob you of your mobility and independence.


What puts you at risk?
      • Family history of osteoporosis
      • Caucasian or Asian
      • Female
      • Current tobacco smoking
      • Below normal body weight (<127 pounds)
      • Deficiency of estrogen (menopause before age 45, bilateral ovariectomy,
         premenopausal amonorrhea for over 1 year)
      • Lifelong low intake of calcium
      • Excessive consumption of alcohol
      • Inadequate physical activity
      • Fraility of poor overall physical condition
      • Medications (steroids, coumadin, antiepileptics, etc.)
      • Rheumatoid arthritis

Is there a test?
Luckily, today osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, but first it must be diagnosed. A safe, simple and painless bone density exam called a DEXA scan can be performed. This test is a full body scan that involves no injections and takes only a few minutes to complete. This test determines the current status of your bones and your risk of developing osteoporosis.

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