Osteoporosis Prevention And Treatment Services

Risk for Osteoporosis

Signs that you may be at higher risk.

Osteoporosis Prevention Risk Factors Contact Us

Osteoporosis Prevention

Your bone density depends on a variety of genetic, lifestyle and medical factors. Some factors, such as diet and exercise, can be controlled; others must be managed.

To ensure your healthiest bones, be sure to eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise regularly doing weight-bearing activities and avoid tobacco, excessive alcohol and caffeine.

Osteoporosis Risk Factors

You may be at higher risk for osteoporosis if you:

Smoke or abuse alcohol. Both activities can advance bone loss, as well as contribute to many other health problems.
Consume too much caffeine, salt and soft drinks.
Have a family history of osteoporosis.
Have had previous broken bones
Are a woman, although up to 1 in 4 men will develop osteoporosis past age 50.
Have low body weight.
Are a woman who has missed periods for several months and/or reached menopause.
Are a woman who reached menopause before 40.
Have had certain medical conditions, including cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, anorexia nervosa or other eating disorders, celiac disease, depression, hyperparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, liver disease, and other illnesses.
Have taken certain medications, including steroids, some antacid medicines, Dilantin, phenobarbital, Heparin, cancer drugs, certain antidepressants and some diabetes medications, among others.
Eat a diet low in calcium, dairy products and vitamin D.
Do little or no weight-bearing exercises.

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 302-733-5592 or e-mail us.

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