
Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones become weak and are more likely to break. Discover factors that may cause osteoporosis & how to prevent it.
Osteoporosis Causes, Risk Factors, & Symptoms | NIAMS
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and strength of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease …
Osteoporosis in Men | NIAMS
Because osteoporosis is more common in women than in men, it is often thought of as a women’s disease. But some men, especially those age 65 and older, do develop osteoporosis.
Juvenile Osteoporosis | NIAMS
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when the bones get weaker and less dense. When a child or teen develops osteoporosis, the condition is known as juvenile osteoporosis.
Osteopetrosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Treatment of Osteopetrosis Knowing the type of osteopetrosis helps doctors treat the symptoms and problems from the disease. Genetic testing allows doctors to examine specific changes in …
Osteoarthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
What is osteoarthritis? It damages the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, causing bones to rub together, producing pain, swelling, and loss of motion.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Having rheumatoid arthritis increases your risk of developing osteoporosis, particularly if you take corticosteroids. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes the bones to weaken and easily …
Osteoporosis Causes & Symptoms | NIAMS
May 21, 2025 · Treatment of Osteoporosis The goals for treating osteoporosis are to slow or stop bone loss and to prevent fractures. Your health care provider may recommend: Proper …
Osteoporosis | Temas de salud | NIAMS
The primary goal in treating people with osteoporosis is preventing fractures. A comprehensive treatment program includes: Proper nutrition. Lifestyle changes. Exercise. Prevention of falls …
Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease, also called brittle bone disease, that causes bones to be weak and break easily.