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Osteoporosis, which is characterized by a decrease in the mass of otherwise normal bone is the most common metabolic bone disease. Normal bone is made of a hard outer shell(the cortex) and an inner network of spicules(fibers), called trabeculae, t...
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Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, as well as another 18 million who have low bone mass, or oste...
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This report describes how to protect your bones through diet, exercise, and medications. Explains bone density testing and gives advice on calcium supplements.
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Detailed information on osteoporosis, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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Osteoporosis(literally"porous bone") is a condition characterized by bone fragility and fracturing. The World Health Organization(WHO) defines osteoporosis as a 25 percent reduction of bone mineral density(BMD) compared to that of a healthy young ...
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Detailed information on osteoporosis and bone density test There are many factors involving osteoporosis that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the factors, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on osteoporosis, including risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on osteoporosis, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and rehabilitation
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Detailed information on osteoporosis, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
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The word osteoporosis literally means"porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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Osteoporosis thins and weakens a person's bones, making them more porous (less dense) and fragile, and thus more likely to break. Although a fracture is often the first outward sign of osteoporosis, a bone mineral density test can help diagnose it before that happens.
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Detailed information on juvenile osteoporosis, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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The word osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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Before menopause, the body naturally replaces old bone with new bone. With the change of life the body begins to lose estrogen, and there is a rapid loss of bone mass. The bone becomes more thin and frail. A woman's risk for bone fracture in the hips, spine, and wrist increases each year after the change.
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If you have osteoporosis, you can do a lot to reduce its effect on your life. Knowing how to prevent fractures and spinal curvature can help you live more comfortably and safely with this disease.
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The word osteoporosis literally means"porous bones." It occurs when bones lose an excessive amount of their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
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Take care of your bones with proper diet and exercise, as well as with the right vitamin and mineral supplements.
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A variety of exercises is best. Physical activity will slow further bone loss. It can also be fun.
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.The term osteoporosis comes from the Greek word osteon, meaning bone, and porus, ...
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To help prevent osteoporosis, you should make sure to include certain exercises in your regular workout routine.
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I've been taking a Fosamax pill once a week for two years for osteoporosis. I heard that there is an intravenous drug for osteoporosis that's taken just once a year. Should I consider switching to it?
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Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissues, leading to bone fragility and, consequently, an increase in fracture risk.The term osteoporosis comes from the Greek word osteon, meaning bone, and porus, ...
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Many of us start to think about osteoporosis as we approach our senior years. After all, that's when bone loss occurs, right?
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An overview of research on the efficacy and safety of low-dose estrogen patches for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
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All women need to be concerned about osteoporosis, protecting their bones and keeping them strong. Proper nutrition is the key to bone strength: the body needs calcium and vitamin D, and if diet does not provide enough, supplements should be taken.
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If you have osteoporosis, your bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for breaking these bones.
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Why would some 44 year olds and still menstruating have osteoporosis? I had a bone density test, and now am taking Fosamax since there is osteoporosis in my lower back. What causes it to start so early?
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis.
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Many people are unaware they have osteoporosis until they have advanced symptoms, which may include a broken hip or wrist, low back pain, or a hunched back.
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Your body needs calcium to build and repair bones. But it can't make calcium on its own. That's why it's important to eat calcium-rich foods. Some foods are naturally rich in calcium. Others have calcium added.
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Exercise plays a big part in maintaining bone mass no matter what your age. The amount and type of activity you do also play a part in keeping your bones strong.
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At what point in bone loss would a person start Actonel? I am a 48-year-old female with T-scores of -1.1 in hip, -1.5 in spine, and -1.2 in neck. I take 1200 international units of calcium daily, eat three servings of dairy, do weight-bearing exercises, and walk 2.5 miles each day. Should I start Actonel now?
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I am a 56-year-old male. I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Most literature I've seen addresses this problem in women. Are the causes of this disease different in men than in women, e.g., celiac disease?
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I'm 60 and have osteoporosis. My doctor is recommending Fosamax, but I'm concerned about jawbone problems. Are there any other drugs I can take?
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What can you tell me about the mineral strontium, which is advertised for treating osteoporosis?
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Studies of a link between depression and osteoporosis suggest the bone deterioration could be a result of the depression, or may be caused by taking antidepressant medications for a long period of time.
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A guide to the once-a-month drug Ibandronate (Boniva), recently approved for treatment of osteoporosis, and a comparison to other available medications.
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Sally Field wants to wake up America to the threat of osteoporosis. This bone-thinning disease affects millions of older women, and its results can be devastating.
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Depending on your needs, your provider may prescribe more than one medication to prevent or treat osteoporosis.
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Bone density testing is safe, quick, easy, and painless. Testing can detect osteoporosis before a fracture happens. It can also predict the risk of future fractures. And testing can measure the response to treatment.
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Certain factors can speed up bone loss or decrease bone growth. For example, alcohol, cigarettes, and certain medicines reduce bone mass. Some foods make it hard for your body to absorb calcium.
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The body is always making and losing (resorbing) bone. This process is called remodeling. Bone-making cells form new bone using calcium and other minerals. These minerals come from the food you eat.
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Ankylosing spondylitis(AS) is a relatively common disease that causes inflammation of the area where ligaments and tendons insert into the bone. The inflammatory process eventually leads to reduced mobility or immobility of affected joints.
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Ankylosing spondylitis is a long-term disease that causes inflammation of the joints between the spinal bones and the joints between the spine and the pelvis. It eventually causes the affected spinal bones to join together.Rheumatoid spondylitis; ...
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Detailed information on ankylosing spondylitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Ankylosing spondylitis(AS) is a relatively common disease that causes inflammation of the area where ligaments and tendons insert into the bone. The inflammatory process eventually leads to reduced mobility or immobility of affected joints.
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Detailed information on ankylosing spondylitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Ankylosing spondylitis(AS) is a systemic disorder that refers to inflammation of the joints in the spine. AS is the primary disease in an entire group of conditions known as seronegative spondylarthropathies.
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Ankylosing spondylitis(AS) refers to inflammation of the joints in the spine. AS is also known as rheumatoid spondylitis or Marie-Strümpell disease(among other names).A form of arthritis, AS is characterized by chronic inflammation, causing p...
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Tuberculosis(TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is mainly an infection of the lungs. It is caused by a bacterial microorganism: the tubercle bacillus or Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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Tuberculosis(TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is mainly an infection of the lungs. It is caused by a bacterial microorganism, the tubercle bacillus or Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information tuberculosis, tuberculosis symptoms, tuberculosis causes, tuberculosis diagnoses, tuberculosis treatment
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Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on tuberculosis, including risks, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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What are the signs and symptoms of TB? Can the illness disappear after a time if left untreated? Can TB be missed on an X-ray?
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Tuberculosis is a chronic, infectious disease that primarily attacks the lungs.Tuberculosis(TB) is caused by a bacteria that primarily attacks the lungs. An individual may be"TB infected," meaning the bacteria are in the body but are in an inactiv...
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Tuberculosis(TB) is a contagious and potentially fatal disease that can affect almost any part of the body but manifests mainly as an infection of the lungs. It is caused by a bacterial microorganism, the tubercle bacillus or Mycobacterium tubercu...
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Spina bifida is a serious birth abnormality in which the spinal cord is malformed and lacks its usual protective skeletal and soft tissue coverings.Spina bifida may appear in the body midline anywhere from the neck to the buttocks. In its most sev...
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The following organizations are good resources for information on spina bifida: Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus - www.asbah.org; Spina Bifida Association - www.sbaa.org.
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Detailed information on spina bifida, including causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and management
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Detailed information on spina bifida, including causes, types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
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Spina bifida belongs to a group of disorders known as neural tube defects(NTDs). These all involve problems in the development and closure of the neural tube, a structure in the human fetus that begins forming very early in a pregnancy.
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Spina bifida is a serious birth abnormality in which the spinal cord is malformed and lacks its usual protective skeletal and soft tissue coverings.Spina bifida may appear in the body midline anywhere from the neck to the buttocks. In its most sev...
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Spina bifida is a serious birth abnormality, termed a neural tube defect, in which the spinal cord is malformed and lacks its usual protective skeletal and soft tissue coverings.Spina bifida is a lesion that may appear in the midline of the body a...
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Spina bifida is a birth abnormality in which the spine is malformed and lacks its usual protective skeletal and soft tissue coverings.Spina bifida may appear in the body midline anywhere from the neck to the buttocks. In its most severe form, term...
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Birth defects are physical abnormalities that are present at birth; they are also called congenital abnormalities. More than 3,000 have been identified.Birth defects are found in 2-3% of all newborn infants.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and prevention A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Any unusual variation or abnormality in the shape, structure, and/or function of an organ, body part, or tissue is commonly referred to as a birth defect. However, congenital anomaly is the more accurate and preferred term, since birth defect can ...
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Prevention of birth defects with folic acid(folate).
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
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Detailed information on testing for birth defects There are many types of tests that may be performed to determine whether a child has a genetic birth defect. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on evaluating a child for birth defects There are many tests that help to evaluate a child for birth defects. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on the identification, treatment, and prevention of birth defects
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Defects present at birth, resulting from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness.Birth or congenital defects are present at birth and result from hereditary factors, environmental influences, or maternal illness. Such def...
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According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities present at birth that cause physical or mental disability. Some may be fatal. Several thousand different birth defects have been identified. Birth defects are the leading cause of death in the first year of life.
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Detailed information on newborn screening for birth defects "State newborn screening" refers to a test performed on every baby born in every state of the country within the first few days of life, to detect serious, life-threatening diseases. State laws require that babies be tested between 2 and 7 days of age, even if the baby seems healthy and has no symptoms of health problems.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency There are many different types of birth defects that place a newborn at higher risk and require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on the most common congenital and hereditary disorders in children
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A congenital anomaly may be viewed as a physical, metabolic, or anatomic deviation from the normal pattern of development that is apparent at birth or detected during the first year of life. Under this definition, Mendelian genetic disorders(e.g.,...
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Detailed information on the most common types of newborn complications There are several newborn complications that may occur and require clinical care by a physician. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
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Detailed information on birth defects, including their cause and frequency A "birth defect" is a health problem or physical change, which is present in a baby at the time he/she is born. Birth defects may be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby, or birth defects may be very severe, where you can immediately tell there is a health problem present. Some of the severe birth defects can be life threatening, where a baby may only live a few months, or may die at a young age (in their teens, for example).
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Marfan syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue, the tissue that strengthens the body''s structures. Disorders of connective tissue affect the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin.Marfan syndrome is caused by defects in a gene ...
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Detailed information on Marfan syndrome, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on Marfan Syndrome, one type of autosomal dominant condition
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Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue that causes abnormalities of the patient''s eyes, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. It is named for the French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan(1858-1942), who first des...
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Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue that causes abnormalities of the patient''s eyes, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. It is named for the French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan(1858-1942), who first des...
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Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue that causes abnormalities of the patient''s eyes, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. It is named for the French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan(1858–1942), who fir...
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Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue that causes abnormalities of a child''s eyes, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. It is named for the French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan(1858-1942), who first describ...
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Paget''s disease of bone( osteitis deformans) is the abnormal formation of bone tissue that results in weakened and deformed bones.Named for Sir James Paget(1814–1899), this disease affects 1–3% of people over 50 years of age, but affec...
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Paget''s disease is a disorder that involves abnormal bone destruction and regrowth, which results in deformity.The cause of Paget''s disease is unknown, although it might have to do with genes or a viral infection early in life.The disease occurs w...
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Detailed information on Paget's disease of the bone, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on Paget's disease of the bone, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on Kaposi's sarcoma and Paget's disease of the skin Kaposi's sarcoma is a skin cancer that starts in the skin's blood vessels. Kaposi's sarcoma comes in two forms: a slow-growing form, and a more aggressive, faster-spreading form. The slow-growing form usually starts as a purple or dark-brown, flat or raised, area on the lower leg. The more aggressive form of Kaposi's sarcoma starts as a pink, red, or purple, round or oval, spot anywhere on the body, including internally.
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Detailed information on puberty and the adolescent male The teenage years are also called adolescence. During this time, the teenager will see the greatest amount of growth in height and weight. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty may occur gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.
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Detailed information on puberty and the adolescent male The teenage years are also called adolescence. During this time, the teenager will see the greatest amount of growth in height and weight. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty may occur gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.
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Detailed information on male growth and development The teenage years are also called adolescence. During this time, the teenager will see the greatest amount of growth in height and weight. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty may occur gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.
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Detailed information on what males can expect during a physical examination A physical examination is an important aspect of staying healthy. Physicals should be performed yearly and often for adolescents before entrance into sports. The physician will examine the eyes, ears, nose, throat, mouth, abdomen, back, legs, arms, and thyroid gland. In addition, the physician will complete an assessment of growth and evaluate pubertal changes. Screening for hypertension, scoliosis, and obesity may be performed. Approximately 5 percent of male adolescents have a mild curvature of the spine. Curves greater than 10 degrees should be monitored by your adolescent's physician until growth is completed.
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Detailed information on what males can expect during a physical examination A physical examination is an important aspect of staying healthy. Physicals should be performed yearly and often for adolescents before entrance into sports. The physician may examine the eyes, ears, nose, throat, mouth, stomach, back, legs, and arms. Another important part of this examination involves the examination of the genitals and the scrotum. The scrotum is the bag of skin that holds and helps protect the testicles. The testicles make sperm, and to do this, the temperature of the testicles needs to be cooler than the inside of the body. This is why the scrotum is located outside of the body.
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Detailed information on what males can expect during a physical examination A physical examination is an important aspect of staying healthy. Physicals should be performed yearly and often for adolescents before entrance into sports. The physician will examine the eyes, ears, nose, throat, mouth, abdomen, back, legs, arms, and thyroid gland. In addition, the physician will complete an assessment of growth and evaluate pubertal changes. Screening for hypertension, scoliosis, and obesity may be performed. Approximately 5 percent of male adolescents have a mild curvature of the spine. Curves greater than 10 degrees should be monitored by your adolescent's physician until growth is completed.
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Detailed information on adolescent health problems and injuries, including acne, asthma, breast conditions, breast self-examination, diabetes, eye care, eye safety, gynecological conditions, menstrual conditions, gynecologic problems, pap test, vaginitis, vulvitis, menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), high blood pressure, infectious mononucleosis, obesity, oral health, orthodontics, braces, wisdom teeth extraction, periodontal disease, orthopedic problems, osgood schlatter disease, scoliosis, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, sexually transmitted diseases, safer sex guidelines, sports safety, sports injuries, sprains, strains, tennis elbow, mouthguards, heat related illness, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke
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Detailed information on radon and radon testing Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. It comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and is released into the air we breathe. Radon is found all over the United States - in buildings, homes, offices, and schools - and can reach drastically high levels, causing a major health concern. It is estimated to cause 15,000 to 21,000 deaths in this country annually, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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