Osteoporosis is a condition which causes bones to become weak and brittle, and can result in painful fractures. Although osteoporosis is not curable, there are ways to manage it.
Although you can’t completely reverse osteoporosis, it can be managed
every day through exercise and simple changes to your diet.
Osteoporosis can be prevented with healthy habits such as regular exercise and a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Dr. Douglas will discuss all options with her osteoporosis patients and may also recommend medications to help manage their condition.
Many people are not aware that they have osteoporosis until a fracture occurs. Osteoporosis warning signs include:
All women above the age of 65 and most men over 70 years old should have a bone density scan performed. Both men and women over the age of 50 with two or more osteoporosis risk factors should have a bone density scan to assess their overall bone strength.
Dr. Douglas treats patients who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis to prevent future fractures. Dr. Douglas will provide consultation on adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, advising exercise, balance training, and fall prevention.
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