Osteoporosis

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                                                   (Gurgaon Edition)

Osteoporosis

Defined as Progressive weakening of bones resulting in fragility fractures.

                                                                                   

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Symptoms/ Signs

           Back pain, which can be severe, as a result of a fractured or collapsed vertebra

           Loss of height over time

           A stooped posture

    Fracture of the vertebra, wrist, hip or other bone

A bone density test (BMD-DEXA) is recommended, if you are:

            A woman older than age 65 or a man older than age 70, regardless of risk factors

            A postmenopausal woman with at least one risk factor for osteoporosis

            Older than age 50 with a history of a broken bone

            Take medications, such as prednisone (steroid), or anti-seizure drugs,

           A woman who experienced early menopause

BMD-DEXA

The best screening test is dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). This procedure is quick, simple and gives accurate results. It measures the density of bones in your spine, hip and wrist — the areas most likely to be affected by osteoporosis.

TREATMENT

Medications – Bisphosphonates / Selective Estrogen receptor modulators/ Calcitonin/ Teri-paratide Injections/ Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women (HRT)

Regular Exercise

Avoid Smoking/ Alcohol Consumption

Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D Intake

 

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Dr Anurag Awasthi         Ph:    9718112112

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