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Deterioring jaw bone and fosamax?
Fosamax is a prescription drug used to treat older people suffering from osteoporosis. The drug was designed to increase bone mass which subsequently reduces the risk of bone fractures. One reported side effect with Fosamax is jaw osteonecrosis. A few years ago, studies also indicated drugs like Fosamax for a long time may weaken bones.
What are the risk of tooth extraction when taking Fosamax?
There is a risk to people who take Fosamax who have dental procedures done. They are at increased risk for death of the jaw bone, which causes pain, swelling, exposed bone, and deterioration of bone.
What sex is more at risk for fractures?
Up to the age of 50, more men suffer from fractures than women due to occupational hazards. However, after the age of 50, women are more prone to fractures than men
Are elderly people likely to get bone fractures?
Yes, elderly people are more likely to get bone fractures due to age-related factors such as decreased bone density, muscle weakness, and balance issues. Additionally, conditions like osteoporosis can further increase the risk of fractures in older individuals.
What has the author Jaroslava Wendlova written?
Jaroslava Wendlova has written: 'Biomechanical variables in assessment of fracture risk' -- subject(s): Fractures, Diseases, Risk Assessment, Osteoporosis, Epidemiology, Osteoporotic Fractures, Complications, Human mechanics, Women's Health, Biomechanics, Risk factors, Women
What diseases increase the risk of fractures?
Specific diseases causing an increased risk for fractures include Paget's disease, rickets, osteogenesis imperfecta, osteoporosis, bone cancer and tumors, and prolonged disuse of a nonfunctional body part such as after a stroke
Why are elderly people the one who can easily have fractures?
The quality and the quantity of bone material in any given bone decreases with age. Older people have lower thresholds for developing fractures, be they traumatic or insufficiency fractures.
Why must you remain upright for a half hour after taking fosamax?
The concern is the pill can cause severe esophagitis if it is retained in the esophagus. Staying upright supposedly reduces this risk.
Why are fractures a serious medical condition?
Because there is an increased risk of infrection, damage to the skin and bleeding.
What measures can reduce the risk of fractures?
Adequate calcium intake is necessary for strong bones and can help decrease the risk of fractures. People whodonot getenough calcium in their diets can take a calcium supplement. Exercise can help strengthen bones by increasing bone density
Will stopping birth control lower the risk of blood clots?
Yes, unless you get pregnant. For nonsmoking women, and even for women who smoke and are under 35, there is more risk of blood clot with pregnancy than on the pill.
Why it is important to maintain strong healthy bones?
Because teenagers are quite active they are more at risk of bone fractures unless they keep their bones healthy, i.e. dense.
