4. 1 out of 5 American women > 50 have osteoporosis
5. ½ of women, at 50 will have a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra
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7. Risk factors Absence of menstrual periods Drinking large amounts of alcohol Family history History of hormone treatment for prostate or breast cancer Low body weight Smoking Too little calcium in diet
8. Causes Leading Cause- Lack of certain hormones Estrogen – Females Androgen - Males Being confined to a bed Chronic rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease, eating disorders Taking corticosteroid medications Hyperparathyroidism Inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D Lack of muscle use Bone Cancer
9. Symptoms Bone pain or tenderness Fractures with little or no trauma Loss of height over time Low back pain due to fractures of the spinal bones Neck pain due to fractures of the spinal bones Stooped posture, “dowager’s hump”
11. Treatment options Stage 2 Remove risk factors Adequate amount of vitamin D and calcium Stage 3 Begin a regular exercise program Remove risk factors Adequate amount vitamin d and calcium Ask about prescriptions Stage 4 Follow step above Discuss pain management with physician
You have noticed recently that your grandmother seems to be walking with a slight stoop to her posture. She mentioned that at her last doctor visit, he told her she had the beginning stages of osteoporosis. What do you know about osteoporosis?A. Define osteoporosis.B. What are some of the physiological changes that occur?C. Who is most likely to be afflicted?D. What are some of the preventive measures and what type of treatment is available
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