Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
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Every year, about 2 million bones break due to osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone mass to diminish and become more porous and vulnerable to breakage. Most of those affected are women who comprise about 80% of osteoporosis cases. But even at 20% of cases, men with osteoporosis can represent almost half a million broken bones.

While anyone might discuss bone health with their health providers, some may have an even greater risk of developing osteoporosis. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, getting a bone evaluation should be a priority.

Risk factors:

  • Are you a past or current cigarette smoker or do you drink alcohol 3 or more times per day?
  • Have you taken corticosteroids, antidepressants, or antiepileptics?
  • Have you had breast cancer, prostate cancer, low testosterone, or your ovaries removed?
  • Do you have thyroid disease, digestive disease, diabetes, COPD, or rheumatoid arthritis?
  • Are you NOT getting enough dairy, sunlight, or physical activity?
  • Do you have chronic inflammatory disease?
  • Are you a woman aged 65 or older? Are you a man aged 70 or older?
  • Have you had a bone break after age 50?
  • Are you a woman of menopausal age with risk factors or a postmenopausal woman under age 65 with risk factors?
  • Are you a man aged 50 to 69 with risk factors?

If you answered YES to any of the above, call our office at (219) 836-7246 to schedule an appointment with one of our Osteoporosis specialists for a Screening.

 

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