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Osteoporosis

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

AMBULATORY CARE:

Osteoporosis

is a long-term medical condition that causes your bones to become weak, brittle, and more likely to fracture. Osteoporosis occurs when your body absorbs more bone than it makes. It is also caused by a lack of calcium and estrogen (female hormone).

Common signs and symptoms:

You may not have any signs or symptoms. You may break a bone after a muscle strain, bump, or fall. A break usually occurs in the hip, spine, or wrist. A collapsed vertebra (bone in your spine) may cause severe back pain or loss of height from bent posture.

Seek care immediately if:

Call your doctor if:

Treatment for osteoporosis

may include medicines to prevent bone loss, build new bone, and increase estrogen. These medicines help prevent fractures and may be given as a pill or injection. Ask your healthcare provider for more information on these medicines.

Prevent bone loss:

Osteoporosis

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Follow up with your doctor as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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