Search results for osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis
Find out about osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. There is also information on osteopenia, the stage of bone loss before osteoporosis, and how to stop it becoming osteoporosis.
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Osteoporosis - Treatment
Treating osteoporosis involves treating and preventing fractures and using medication to strengthen bones.
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Alendronic acid: medicine to treat and prevent osteoporosis
NHS medicines information on alendronic acid – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Osteoporosis - Causes
Osteoporosis causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Some people are more at risk than others.
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Osteoporosis - Prevention
Your genes are responsible for determining your height and the strength of your skeleton, but lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise influence how healthy your bones are.
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Osteoporosis - Living with
Having osteoporosis doesn't mean you'll definitely have a fracture. There are measures you can take to reduce your risk of a fall or break.
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Osteoporosis pilates video workout
A pilates-inspired home video workout for people with osteoporosis from the NHS Fitness Studio, where you can find a range of workout routines to suit you, whether your aim is to lose weight, improve your overall fitness, or de-stress.
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Ulcerative colitis - Complications
If you have ulcerative colitis, you could develop further problems.
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Ankylosing spondylitis - Complications
Read about complications of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which can affect many parts of your body.
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Risedronate: a medicine to prevent and treat osteoporosis
NHS medicines information on risedronate – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.