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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Definition: 'spert.

What is a 'spert? Well, this is a 'spert.

Posted by Candi Lucille at 12:22 AM

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Definition

Osteoporosis: the thinning of the bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.

Primary Causes

-Drop in estrogen
-Hyperparathyroidsim
-Chronic rheumatoid arthritis
-Kidney disease
-Taking corticosteroids every day for longer than three months
-Alcoholism
-Family history
-Hormone treatment for cancers
-Smoking
-Low body weight
-Too little calcium in the diet

Symptoms

-Bone pain or tenderness
-Fractures with little or no trauma
-Loss of height
-Low back pain due to fractures of the spinal bones
-Neck pain due to fractures of the spinal bones
-Stooped posture (kyphosis), also called "dowager's hump"

Prevention

-Avoid drinking excess alcohol
-Don't smoke
-Get regular exercise

Treatment

-Control pain from the disease
-Slow down or stop bone loss
-Prevent bones fractures with medicines that strengthen bone
-Minimize risk of falls that night cause fractures

Support Groups

Daily Strength
MD Junciton
NOF

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