Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens the bones. Fractures (broken bones) can easily happen when bones become fragile, especially the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. In the United States, millions of people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass.Anyone can develop osteoporosis, but it is more common in older women. Risk factors includeGetting older Being small and thin Having a family history of osteoporosisTaking certain medicinesBeing a white or Asian womanHaving low bone densityOsteoporosis is a silent disease. You might not know you have it until you break a bone. A bone mineral density test is the best way to check your bone health.To keep bones strong, eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and do not smoke. If needed, medicines can also help. It is also important to try to avoid falling down. Falls are the number one cause of fractures in older adults.NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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Pooja Laharia

Paediatrics

CUSHING SYNDROME , CLINICAL FEATURES - The clinical features are as follows: • Obesity involving upper body with thin arms and legs (sparing of extremities); buffalo hump (fatty hump between the shoulders); fat deposition over cheeks,...See More

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Pooja Laharia

Paediatrics

RADIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF MALNUTRITION -There may be some retardation of bone age, osteoporosis and rarely evidence of rickets or scurvy. -Rickets usually manifests in the rehabilitation phase when the child starts growing. - Transve...See More

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