How to Recognize if you are at Risk of Developing Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a big problem among many, especially woman. While it is considered normal to lose a very tiny amount of bone over the years, Osteoporosis will speed the process up, dramatically. Knowing if you are at risk can help you take precautions to guard yourself.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Ask your mother or grandmother if they suffer from osteoporosis. Find out the medical history of your parents and grandparents. Bone mass can be inherited. If your mother had or has osteoporosis, this can put you at a greater risk.

2. Calculate just how much calcium you eat on a regular basis. One of the biggest contributor to osteoporosis is not eating enough calcium on a regular basis. Consider a calcium supplement, especially if you are older than 30 years old.

3. Determine how much exercise you get on a regular basis. Not getting enough exercise can increase the chances of osteoporosis.

4. Find out if you are going through menopause. Menopause is a great contributor and risk factor of developing the disease.

5. Stop smoking cigarettes and drinking lots of alcohol , this will increase the chances of developing osteoporosis.

6. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if the medicine you are taking is a contributor for the disease. Many medications can increase the chances of osteoporosis.

Tips & Warnings

• Every woman should consider taking a calcium supplement once they reach 30 years old. Speak to your doctor about concerns and seek medical attention if you think you are at risk.

[sonni57]

on 9/9/2009 Great info on osteoporosis it's good to be informed.

[goodselfme]

on 8/24/2009 Good tips to recognize if I am at risk for developing osteoporosis. TX 5*