Osteoporosis Vs. Osteopenia

What is osteoporosis?

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.

A condition that occurs when the body doesn't make new bone as quickly as it reabsorbs old bone.

A bone disease that makes bones abnormally dense and prone to breakage (fracture).

What is the leading cause of Osteoporosis?

A condition caused by wear and tear on joints.

Is a lack of certain hormones, particularly estrogen in women and androgen in men.

Are there really any symptoms for Osteoporosis?

Yes.

No.

Don't Know.

Is Osteoporosis Chronic or Acute?

Acute.

Chronic.

Remission.

Don't Know.

What is Osteoporosis' Prognosis?

Their outcome good, especially if the problem is detected and treated early.

No probable outcome.

Don't Know.

What is Osteopenia?

A condition that occurs when the body doesn't make new bone as quickly as it reabsorbs old bone.

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

A bone disease that makes bones abnormally dense and prone to breakage (fracture).

Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.

Is there any symptoms for Osteopenia?

Doesn’t have any symptoms until osteoporosis happens.

Yes.

Don't know.

What is one cause of Osteopenia?

Early Menopause.

A condition caused by wear and tear on joints.

A lack of certain hormones, particularly estrogen in women and androgen in men.

What are some treatments for Osteopenia?

Increase in physical activities to help build muscles for balance.

Hydrotherapy.

No known treatments.

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