A Visual Guide to Osteoporosis
Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on December 04, 2022
Written by Rachel Reiff Ellis
What Is Osteoporosis?
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Symptoms
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Fractures
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Causes
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Risk Factors
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Other Risk Factors
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Lifestyle Risk Factors
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Prevention Diet
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Prevention: Build Strength
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complications
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SOURCES:
Mayo Clinic: “Osteoporosis.”
National Osteoporosis Foundation: “Bone Density Exam/Testing,” “What is Osteoporosis and What Causes It?”
Office on Women's Health: “Osteoporosis.”
American College of Rheumatology: “Osteoporosis.”
December 04, 2022
Medically Reviewed by: Carol DerSarkissian, MD
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