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Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the inside of bones, even though on the outside a person can look perfectly fine. It causes bones to become fragile, so and break more easily.

Could I have Undiagnosted Osteoporosis?

Diagnosis

A bone density scan called a Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA scan), is used to measure the density of your bones. This test is currently the most accurate and reliable means of assessing the strength of your bones and your risk of breaking a bone.

I have Osteoporosis

Treatment

Taking the recommended daily amount of calcium, Vitamin D and appropriate weight bearing exercise, are essential to help to prevent Osteopenia/Osteoporosis and also the treatment for those with Osteopenia/Osteoporosis, along with the appropriate medication.

Dealing with Osteoporosis

Get a DXA scan to make sure you do not lose your independence from untreated Osteoporosis which is preventable and treatable in most people.

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