degenerative
Osteopenia
Osteopenia, also called low bone mass or low bone density, is a condition in which bone density is low. Because their bones are weaker, people with osteopenia may have a higher risk of fractures, and some people may go on to develop the more serious condition of osteoporosis. In 2010, 43 million older adults in the US had osteopenia. Unlike osteoporosis, osteopenia usually does not cause noticeable symptoms because losing bone density itself does not cause pain.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Usually
How it's found
- ·Bone density scan
Prevention
- ·Adequate Vitamin D and calcium, regular weight bearing exercise, avoiding excessive alcohol and smoking
Treatment
- ·Usually unmerited
Complications
- ·Development into Osteoporosis
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