Osteoporosis often results in brittle bones that are easily fractured. This part of the eMedTV library provides a general overview of this condition, including what it is, how it develops, how it is treated, and more.
As this eMedTV article explains, there are two types of osteoporosis: primary and secondary. Primary osteoporosis is more common in women, and secondary osteoporosis is more common in men. This page gives an overview of the two types of osteoporosis.
Aging, certain medications, and certain diseases are some of the most common causes of osteoporosis. This eMedTV segment discusses the causes of this condition in detail and provides suggestions for reducing your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Risk factors for osteoporosis include ethnicity, gender, alcohol intake, and exercise levels. This part of the eMedTV library explains how you can control some of your risk factors (such as diet and smoking), but not others (such as age).
Back pain and fractures that occur as a result of minor injuries are possible symptoms of osteoporosis. This eMedTV article explains how bone density tests can help diagnose osteoporosis before any signs or symptoms occur.
In most cases, diagnosing osteoporosis involves a bone mineral density test known as a DEXA test. This eMedTV article explains how this test can help diagnose osteoporosis. This page also provides information on who should have this test.
Your bone density is a measurement of your bone health. As this eMedTV article explains, this measurement can show your fracture risk and response to osteoporosis treatment. This page also explains how the density is measured.
Options for treating osteoporosis include proper nutrition, exercise, and, in some cases, medication. This eMedTV segment discusses these treatment options in detail. This article also explains when certain medications might be used.
As this eMedTV article explains, weight-bearing exercise (such as walking) improves bone health, so it is an important part of any osteoporosis prevention or treatment program. This article looks at the link between exercise and osteoporosis.
There are no true cures for osteoporosis, as this eMedTV article explains. However, you can minimize your risk of developing the condition. This page describes ways to reduce your risk, including eating a healthy diet and quitting smoking.
Getting enough calcium and not smoking are common osteoporosis prevention measures. This eMedTV article offers several suggestions for preventing this common condition and also provides a list of foods that are high in calcium.
Arthritis and osteoporosis are often assumed to be similar conditions, but they are vastly different. This eMedTV article explains the differences between arthritis and osteoporosis, including symptoms, treatment methods, and diagnostic strategies.
A person who has anorexia also has a higher risk of osteoporosis. This portion of the eMedTV library explains the link between anorexia and osteoporosis. This resource also includes information on treatment options for these conditions.
As this eMedTV article explains, current research on osteoporosis investigates the causes, risk factors, and treatments of osteoporosis. This page provides an overview of recent studies and also offers a look at future initiatives.
This portion of the eMedTV library provides several osteoporosis statistics. For example, osteoporosis can strike at any age, it is a major health threat for 44 million Americans, and it costs the country $14 billion annually.
