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Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a break.
Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disorder that can result in broken bones, such as in the hip and spine. When this happens, it be hard to move freely and live ...
Bisphosphonates. For both men and women at increased risk of broken bones, the most widely prescribed osteoporosis medications are bisphosphonates. Examples ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Does having low peak bone mass in my late 20s mean that osteoporosis is inevitable someday? Is there anything I can do to prevent osteoporosis ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to thin and lose their strength. Mayo Clinic experts offer advice on a bone-healthy diet.
close up illustration of spine with osteoporosis, bone loss DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother was diagnosed with osteoporosis when she was in her 80s. My sister ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to thin and lose their strength. When bones become weaker, sudden fractures can occur, even with minimal ...
Bones are living organisms that build and break down, but when the body loses more bone than it makes, problems can arise. Early detection and treatment can ...
"Osteoporosis is thinning of the bone to the point where the bones can break," says Dr. Bart Clarke, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist.
Which osteoporosis medicines are usually tried first? Bisphosphonates are often the first choice for osteoporosis treatment. These include: Alendronate (Fosamax) ...
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