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Why is osteoporosis often callen the silent disease?
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Osteoporosis is often called the silent disease because the disease progresses slowly over many years without many symptoms.
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What disease occur more often in women then in men if often silent until a bone breaks?
it is called osteoporosis
How many men develop osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis often is thought of as disease more prevalent in women, but more than two million men have the disease characterized by decrease in bone mass and density.
What disease is labeled the silent killer?
Not a disease per say, the overconsumption of salt is often called the "silent killer".
Why do elderly persons often develop bowed backs and appear shorter than they were in earlier years?
This is a result of a bone disease called osteoporosis.
Is osteoporosis more common in women or men?
Osteoporosis (oss-tee-oh-puh-ro-sis) is a disease of the bones. It means the bones are weak and more likely to break. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist. Anyone can get osteoporosis, but it's most common in older women. The older you are, the greater your risk of osteoporosis. There are no signs or symptoms of osteoporosis. You might not know you have the disease until you break a bone. That is why it's so important to get a bone density test.
Is osteoporosis a common result of hyperthyroidism?
Yes, osteoporosis is often a result of hyperthyroidism.
What does osteoporosis feel like?
People often don't know they have the disease until a bone breaks, frequently in a minor fall that wouldn't normally cause a fracture.
what are the symptoms of osteoporsis?
Early stages of osteoporosis often do not have any accompanying symptoms. As the disease progresses one may have back and neck pain and tenderness and may have a hunch in their back. You also fracture bones easily so it is important not to fall if you have osteoporosis.
Antonym for the word seldom with silent letters?
The word often is an antonym (opposite) of seldom, and has a silent 't'.
Who gets osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis occurs most often in older people and in women after menopause. It affects nearly half of all those, men and women, over the age of 75. Women, however, are five times more likely than men to develop the disease. Source: Answers.com
What is rheumatoid osteoporosis?
There is no such thing. However people that have RA are often more likely to develop osteoporosis, Which is a lessening of bone density.
Where can I find out more about osteoporosis treatments?
Your local family doctor can explain the effects of osteoporosis. They often have informational pamphlets in the doctors office about it or other reading materials that can give you information regarding osteoporosis and its effects.
