Osteoporosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月24日 · As you age, you are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Loss of estrogen in women due to menopause, and lower testosterone levels in men also increase bone loss. Women who experience early menopause or have their ovaries removed at a younger age are more likely to have increased bone loss.
Osteoporosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月24日 · Some guidelines also recommend screening men by age 70, especially if they have health issues likely to cause osteoporosis. If you have a broken bone after a minor force injury, such as a simple fall, bone density testing may be important to …
Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help - Mayo Clinic
2024年8月28日 · Most osteoporosis medicines work by reducing the rate at which your bones break down. Some work by speeding up the bone-building process. Either mechanism strengthens bone and reduces your risk of fractures.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and a bone-healthy diet
2022年5月19日 · A calcium-rich diet is important to maintain optimal bone health and prevent osteoporosis. So, too, is vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium to deposit it into bones. The amount of calcium and vitamin D needed to optimize bone health increases with age.
Exercising with osteoporosis: Stay active the safe way
2023年6月22日 · Osteoporosis is a major cause of disability in older women. Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disorder that can result in broken bones, such as in the hip and spine. When this happens, it be hard to move freely and live independently. How can you lower your risk of these injuries? Exercise can help.
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2018年5月25日 · Osteoporosis, which is responsible for 2 million fractures and $19 billion in related costs every year, is characterized by decreased bone formation relative to resorption, resulting in compromised bone microarchitecture and increased risk of skeletal fractures.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Osteoporosis and supplements for bone health
2022年12月28日 · What factors can help me maintain strong bones as I age? ANSWER: Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to thin and lose their strength. When bones become weaker, sudden fractures can occur, even with minimal trauma.
and preventing — osteoporosis - Mayo Clinic News Network
2019年4月26日 · Osteoporosis occurs when the body’s creation of new bone can no longer keep up with the breakdown of old bone. Bones then become weak, brittle and easily broken. Women are at higher risk for osteoporosis than men, particularly once they are past menopause.
Women’s Wellness: Risks of osteoporosis - Mayo Clinic News …
2019年7月4日 · You can monitor your bone health for early signs of abnormal bone loss and take steps to prevent osteoporosis or to slow its development. These are common risk factors for osteoporosis: Age. The older you are, the more likely you are to develop osteoporosis and the more likely you are to break a bone because of it.
Bone density test - Mayo Clinic
A bone density test determines if you have osteoporosis — a disorder characterized by bones that are more fragile and more likely to break. The test uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone.