What is osteoporosis? As this eMedTV article explains, osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mass, which increases a person's risk for fractures. This segment provides an in-depth look at osteoporosis.
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 osteoporosis in detail and provides suggestions for reducing your risk of developing this condition.
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).
Symptoms of advanced osteoporosis include back pain and fractures that occur as a result of minor injuries. This eMedTV article explains how bone density tests can help identify symptoms of osteoporosis before they 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 deals with bone density and bone density testing.
Osteoporosis treatment methods 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.
In this eMedTV article, you will learn how weight-bearing exercises (such as jogging and lifting weights) can be helpful in preventing and treating osteoporosis. This part of the eMedTV library provides specific examples of osteoporosis exercises.
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.
Healthy living is possible at any age -- the key is to start now! This eMedTV segment discusses the most important steps to healthy living (and the prevention of osteoporosis), such as proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
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 osteoporosis research 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.
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