Pathology Associates Of Lexington, P.A.
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Osteoporosis: Our Most Common Metabolic Disease
  • heel scan:
  • DEXA scan:
  • NTX urine test:
  • prevention:
    1. make lifestyle alterations
    2. weight-bearing exercise
    3. get calcium intake: a couple of Tums (or store brand) per day and a sip of Phillips Milk of Magnesia once or so per week
    4. water with fluoride and/or fluoride tooth paste (swallow a little from time to time)
  • treatment upon being diagnosed:
    1. make lifestyle alterations
    2. weight-bearing exercise
    3. stumble-proof and fall-proof your activity areas.
 
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