Osteopenia and OsteoporosisIn Louisville, Evansville & Southern Indiana
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Osteopenia: Considered the precursor to osteoporosis
Osteoporosis: Condition where bone mineral density decreases to the point that you have an increased likelihood of fractures. It is diagnosed by a DEXA scan, with a T score of less than -2.5.
Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the removal of old bone. Half of women and a quarter of men over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist, or spine.
Medications, healthy diet, and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already-weak bones.
Physical signs of osteoporosis can include:
- Back pain, caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra
- Loss of height over time
- A stooped posture
- A bone fracture that occurs much more easily than expected
Risk factors for osteoporosis can include:
- Age
- Asian or Caucasian race
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Family history
- Postmenopausal
- Smaller body frame
- History of gastrointestinal disorder
- Eating disorder
