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Everyone needs to look after their bones with |
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- A good diet
- Exercise
- An awareness of how to avoid falls
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| But, some people are at particular risk and we are trying to identify them so that we can target them for specific treatments such as the Bisphosphonates. |
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| We know most of the main risk factors for osteoporosis. |
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| If you answer YES to any of the following, you should discuss with your GP or Practice Nurse whether you need a Dexa Scan. |
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- Have you had a previous broken hip or wrist?
- Do you have a family history of osteoporosis?
- Did your mother break a hip?
- Have you had to take Prednisolone or other steroid tablets for more than 3 months?
- Do you have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hyperthyroidism, Chronic Liver Disease, Malabsorption or Hyperparathyroidism?
- Do you weigh less than 58 kg (9 st)?
- Did you have your menopause before the age of 45?
- Have you ever had anorexia nervosa?
- Do you smoke?
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