Osteomalacia, or “soft bones, ” develops because of a lack of vitamin D. Maintaining your levels of vitamin D and calcium is essential for bone health. Does vitamin D deficiency cause osteoporosis or osteomalacia? The consequences of vitamin D deficiency are secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone loss, leading to osteoporosis andRead More →
March 17, 2004 – There is good news about the drugs used to treat and prevent osteoporosis-related bone loss. The longest-ever study of one of the most widely prescribed of these drugs suggests it continues to protect bones after a decade of use. How long is it safe to takeRead More →
Osteoporosis can lead to back pain due to bones in the vertebra weakening and compressing, leading to a variety of possible symptoms and pain. What is osteoporosis pain like? Back or neck pain Osteoporosis can cause compression fractures of the spine. These fractures can be very painful because the collapsedRead More →
The medications most commonly associated with osteoporosis include phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, and primidone. These antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are all potent inducers of CYP-450 isoenzymes. Does atorvastatin affect bone density? Besides lipid-lowering effect of statins, they have been shown to have nonlipid lowering effects, such as improving bone health. An improvementRead More →
Two categories of osteoporosis have been identified: primary and secondary. Primary osteoporosis is the most common form of the disease and includes postmenopausal osteoporosis (type I), and senile osteoporosis (type II). Secondary osteoporosis is characterized as having a clearly definable etiologic mechanism. What are 3 common causes of osteoporosis? ThreeRead More →
Treatment will cure osteomalacia in most cases, but easing bone pain, muscle weakness and cramps may take several months. If it’s caused by a lack of vitamin D, you will probably need to take vitamin D supplements every day. Taking calcium supplements every day too may speed up bone healing.Read More →
Osteoporosis is the more serious progression of osteopenia. As bone density decreases, the honeycomb-like structure inside your bones becomes even more porous. The more open spaces there are inside your bones, the more density and strength they lose. How can you prevent osteopenia from osteoporosis? Living a healthy lifestyle isRead More →