How can we detect osteoporosis?

thedoc · « **on:** 01/03/2011 17:56:09 »

Every year, about 75,000 people suffer a hip fracture in the UK and a majority of those will be down to the condition osteoporosis. Dr. Ken Poole is a rheumatologist at the University of Cambridge where he’s studying how bones weaken and change with age...
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thedoc · « **Reply #1 on:** 01/03/2011 17:56:09 »

Ritchie30clayton · « **Reply #2 on:** 08/03/2011 05:35:08 »

It is heard that osteoporosis can be prevented by taking some suppliments of nutrients like vitamins and minerals.Is that true?

Ken Poole · « **Reply #3 on:** 25/03/2011 22:10:19 »

Yes, the 'sunshine' vitamin (vitamin D) and calcium are both recommended to prevent osteoporosis

arnold2benton · « **Reply #4 on:** 08/12/2011 11:42:36 »

A bone density test may be used to diagnose osteoporosis, and fortunately, it is very preventable by exercising and Vitamin D in a diet is mandatory for the patient.

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