Bone Densitometry and Osteoporosis
Posted by admin in Osteoporosis on July 17, 2011
Many people, particularly women over the age of 50 and men over the age of 70, are prone to osteoporosis. They might have heard about bone densitometry and other exams, and in order to allay any concerns regarding any of these things, we will explore disease, how it’s diagnosed as well as mention some possible treatments.
Osteoporosis and Its Causes
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes a gradual loss of calcium, as well as structural changes of the bones in your body. The result is that your bones become thinner and more fragile and are more likely to break even from mild traumas.
Studies show that about 1 out of 5 American women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. About half of all women over the age of 50 will have a fracture of the hip, wrist, or vertebra (bones of the spine).
The decreased estrogen levels women experience at menopause, as well as a drop in testosterone in older men, are the chief causes for the disease. Not surprisingly, women over age 50 and men over age 70 are much more likely to suffer from osteoporosis.
Other causes include:
* Low weight
* Smoking
* Vitamin D deficiency
* Insufficient calcium in diet
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Hospitals in Singapore – Medical Facilities in Singapore
Medical Facilities in Singapore are well established and easily accessible by one and all. Singapore has private as well as public hospitals and specialist centers for the benefit of its residents and citizens. Most of the practitioners are well established and can be located from the listing in the phone directory or online information websites or portals.
With up to date and latest medical equipments and diagnostic methods, treatment of various diseases such diabetes, cancer, stress, hypertension, diabetes, mental disorders, orthopedics, gynecology, cardiac diseases is done. Some of the other medical problems treated here are dentistry, ophthalmology, sports medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, physiotherapy and rehabilitation etc. Singapore is also a centre to attend and treat medical problems with traditional Chinese medicine too.
Some of the public hospitals of repute are the Alexandra Hospital, Changi General Hospital, National University Hospital, Singapore General Hospital and the Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Most of the hospitals have inpatient department, outpatient department and rehabilitation centers. Some of them are acute or tertiary care hospitals. The National University Hospital has a research unit too and its doctors can also teach at the National University of Singapore. Read the rest of this entry »