CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Question
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What are the health risks of Osteoporosis?
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Not being able to stand up.
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Fainting.
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Increasing risk of fractures.
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Death.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Osteoporosis causes loss of bone mass and deterioration of bone microarchitecture with a consequent reduction in bone stiffness and strength, thus resulting in an increased risk of fragility fractures.
Detailed explanation-2: -While men and women of all races can develop osteoporosis, post-menopausal white and Asian women are at highest risk. Men with low testosterone levels. Testosterone helps keep bones strong. Smokers and heavy drinkers (more than two drinks a day on most days).
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