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Overview

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle so that a fall or even mild stress such as bending or coughing could cause a fracture. Osteoporosis fractures occur most commonly in hip, spine or wrist.

Causes

There are many factors that cause Osteoporosis. Few of them are:
• Calcium deficiencies
• Estrogen deficiencies in women especially during peri menopause and menopause.
• Inactive life style

Symptoms

There are varieties of symptoms which indicate the signs of Osteoporosis. These may include:
• Back pain, caused by fractured or collapsed vertebra.
• A stooped posture
• Loss of height over time
• A bone that breaks much more easily than expected
The specialist may ask you for a bone density scan to measure bone mineral density by using dual-ray X-ray absorptiometry or bone densitometry. These tests are painless as you lie on a padded table and a scanner passes over your body. These tests are used to check the certain bones usually in the hip and spine area.

Treatment

After diagnosing, the medication is prescribed b your specialist. Medication and drugs may include:
• Bisphosphonate Therapy
• Alendronate (Fosamax)
• Risedronate (Actonel)
• Teriparatide and denosumab (Prolia) are very effective alternatives to prevent osteoporosis fractures.

Finding the Best Hospitals and Physicians in UAE for the treatment of Osteoporosis

Sehalife has a comprehensive listing that will help you find the best hospitals and most qualified and Osteoporosis specialists working in UAE. This comprehensive listing includes the profiles, contact information and clinic details of the best healthcare providers in town so that you can make an easy comparison among them and pick one best out of them.