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… Risedronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults. Osteoporosis causes bones to become thinner and break more easily. Your chance … for a long time. This medication works by slowing bone loss. This effect helps maintain strong bones and …
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… hyperostosis (DISH) is a disorder in which there is bone growth in the ligaments, particularly where they attach to the bones of the spine. You may have no symptoms. Or you could … hyperostosis (DISH) is a disorder in which there is bone growth in the ligaments, particularly where they attach …
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… of physical activity for general health include: Stronger bones and muscles Improved physical fitness Improved … by being active on a regular basis, such as improvements in bone health and physical fitness and decreases in depressive … are linked to: Loss of muscle mass and strength and loss of bone mass Worse blood lipid levels and higher blood sugar …
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… Fat may show in the sore, but not muscle, tendon, or bone. At stage 4 , the pressure injury is very deep, reaching into muscle and bone and causing extensive damage. Damage to deeper tissues, … damage. Serious complications, such as infection of the bone ( osteomyelitis ) or blood ( sepsis ), can occur if …
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… (systemic symptoms), including the eyes, liver, blood, and bones. These systemic symptoms suggest that the immune … cholangitis) or, in rare cases, bile duct cancer. Low bone density. This happens in 3% to 30% of people who have … medicines. It can lead to osteoporosis and, later, broken bones. More than half of people who take steroids for the …
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… age. Spinal discs are small, spongy discs that separate the bones (vertebrae) that make up the spine. The discs act as … This leads to less padding and less space between the bones in the spine. The body reacts to this by making bony growths on the spine called bone spurs. These spurs can press on the spinal nerve roots …
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… hot flashes. Hormone therapy can also help prevent early bone loss. Talk to your doctor about which treatments may be … overall health. This condition can increase your risk of bone thinning and fractures (osteoporosis) and heart … regular exercise, and not smoking can help protect your bones and heart. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D may …
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… implant. The stem is set down into the core of the thigh bone (femur). It is firmly fixed in the femur in one of three ways: Cemented to the bone. Uncemented. This kind of stem has a porous coating that the bone grows into. Hybrid. This kind of stem uses a …
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… body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps your bones and muscles—including your heart—healthy and strong. … life have an increased chance of having thin and brittle bones ( osteoporosis ) in their later years. Thin and brittle bones break easily and can lead to serious injuries. This is …
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… into nearby lymph nodes before going to the liver, lungs, bone, or brain, or to skin in another part of the body. When … your belly. Ongoing (chronic) cough or shortness of breath. Bone pain or fractures. Headaches. Seizures. Related … into nearby lymph nodes before going to the liver, lungs, bone, or brain, or to skin in another part of the body. When …