Definition of Osteoporosis
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Definition of Osteoporosis:
Osteoporosis, which means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs. Typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. http://www.iofbonehealth.org/what-is-osteoporosis General Effects of Osteoporosis on the Body:
Osteoporosis weakens the body's bones and joints. These fractures are caused by thinning of bone mass. Osteoporosis eats away at the spongy interior of bone, called the trabecular bone mass. The condition can get so bad that a person is limited in movement and activities. A fall, a hard bump into something or even lifting an object might result in a bone fracture. The most common sites for fractures are in the spine, wrists and hip, though many people trying to break falls also fracture elbows, shoulders and knees. http://www.ehow.com/about_5084308_effects-osteoporosis-body.html#ixzz2xSSoWA4d Type of Therapy for Osteoporosis
Antiresorptive medications affect the body's bone remodeling cycle by slowing or stopping the part of the process that involves breakdown of bone. This can both prevent the onset of osteoporosis and help treat the disease once it develops. These drugs include bisphosphonates, selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), and estrogen therapy.
Bisphosphonates are the most common medications prescribed for osteoporosis treatment. These include:
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa)
Hormones, such as estrogen, and some hormone-like medications approved for preventing and treating osteoporosis, such as raloxifene (Evista), also play a role in osteoporosis treatment.
Definition of Osteoporosis:
Osteoporosis, which means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs. Typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. http://www.iofbonehealth.org/what-is-osteoporosis General Effects of Osteoporosis on the Body:
Osteoporosis weakens the body's bones and joints. These fractures are caused by thinning of bone mass. Osteoporosis eats away at the spongy interior of bone, called the trabecular bone mass. The condition can get so bad that a person is limited in movement and activities. A fall, a hard bump into something or even lifting an object might result in a bone fracture. The most common sites for fractures are in the spine, wrists and hip, though many people trying to break falls also fracture elbows, shoulders and knees. http://www.ehow.com/about_5084308_effects-osteoporosis-body.html#ixzz2xSSoWA4d Type of Therapy for Osteoporosis
Antiresorptive medications affect the body's bone remodeling cycle by slowing or stopping the part of the process that involves breakdown of bone. This can both prevent the onset of osteoporosis and help treat the disease once it develops. These drugs include bisphosphonates, selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), and estrogen therapy.
Bisphosphonates are the most common medications prescribed for osteoporosis treatment. These include:
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa)
Hormones, such as estrogen, and some hormone-like medications approved for preventing and treating osteoporosis, such as raloxifene (Evista), also play a role in osteoporosis treatment.