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Does smoking increase the risk of developing osteoporosis?
Yes
What is osteopoposis?
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bones. Older females are more at risk, as well as smokers. Some medications may also increase the risk of having osteoporosis.
Can taking vitamins help with sarcoidosis?
In some cases, taking calcium or vitamin D supplements can help reduce the risk of osteoporosis caused by long-term use of steroid medication.
What steroid is important in the structure of cellular membrane's but in high concentration can increase the risk of a heart attack?
Cholesterol.
What disease is caused by an estrogen deficiency?
Estrogen deficiency can increase a woman's risk of developing osteoporosis and ischemic heart disease.
What is the condition in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposition leading to the bone becoming more porous and brittle?
Osteoporosis is the condition in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposition, causing bones to become porous and brittle. This can increase the risk of fractures and other bone-related issues.
What effects exercise has on skeletal?
Weight bearing exercise helps to increase bone density, therefore lowering your risk of osteoporosis, etc
What foods should I be avoiding to lower my risk of getting Osteoporosis?
There are no foods that can make you "escape" osteoporosis. You can increase your calcium intake to try and help you prevent it, or the side effects. Good luck and check with your doctor.
Why would you take Actonel?
Actonel is a medication used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. It belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates that work by slowing down bone loss and reducing the risk of fractures. Your doctor may recommend Actonel if you have a high risk of developing osteoporosis or if you already have the condition.
What increases the risks of developing osteoporosis?
Being female, never exercising, not consuming milk products, taking some kinds of prescription drugs such as steroids, and even old age can all increase the risk of developing osteoporosis.
Can you fall pregnant if you are on the pill and your boyfriends on steroids?
Your boyfriend's steroid use does not increase the risk of pregnancy. It's possible for the pill to fail, but not because of his medication.
Why can Chickenpox be risky after taking steroid tablets?
The immune suppression that results from taking corticosteroids can increase the risk of more widespread chickenpox, or chickenpox with complications.
