Osteoporosis E-Book

Rumi Michael Leigh

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

Discover essential insights into osteoporosis with this comprehensive guide, structured in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format. Perfect for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone affected by osteoporosis, this book equips you with vital information about this often-overlooked disease.
Key Features:

• Clear and Concise Information: Each chapter presents straightforward questions and answers, simplifying complex medical concepts for easier understanding.
• In-Depth Coverage: Explore topics ranging from the basics of bone biology to advanced diagnosis and treatment options for osteoporosis.
• Prevention and Management Tips: Gain practical strategies for preventing osteoporosis, including dietary recommendations, exercise routines, and medication options.
• Focus on Risk Factors: Learn about the genetic, lifestyle, and health-related factors that increase osteoporosis risk and how to mitigate them.
• Real-Life Relevance: Tailored for readers of all backgrounds, including those with a personal or family history of osteoporosis.
• Ideal for All Ages: Suitable for everyone, from young adults building strong bones to older adults managing their bone health.

Why Choose This Book?

• Easy-to-Find Answers: The question-and-answer format allows you to quickly locate the information you need.
• Comprehensive Yet Accessible: Written for both medical professionals and the general public, it balances depth of knowledge with ease of understanding.

This guide serves as your essential resource for navigating osteoporosis and maintaining optimal bone health. Perfect for reading on the go, you can access this invaluable knowledge anytime, anywhere.

Leseprobe

OSTEOPOROSIS

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

By Rumi Michael Leigh

Introduction

I would like to thank and congratulate you for downloading this book, " Osteoporosis, things you should know (questions and answers)" series.

This book will help you understand, revise and have a good general knowledge and keywords of Osteoporosis and how it affects the lives of people who suffer from this disease.

Thanks again for downloading this book, I hope you enjoy it!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Conclusion

Chapter 1

1) What does “osteo” signify?

- Osteo signifies bone.

2) What does “porosis” signify?

- Porosis signifies pore.

3) What is osteoporosis?

- Osteoporosis is a disease that causes decrease in bone density.

4) Are bones living tissues?

- Yes, bones are living tissues.

5) What is the name of the inner bone?

- The name of the inner bone is the spongy bone.

6) What is the outer shell of the bone?

- The outer shell of the bone is the compact bone.

7) What are the different types of bones?

- The different types of bones are long, short, flat and irregular.

8) Is osteoporosis a disease?

- Yes, osteoporosis is a disease.

9) Is bone loss a disease?

- No, bone loss is not a disease. Bone loss is normal with aging.

Chapter 2

1) How does aging cause bone loss?

- When we age, there is more break down of bone tissues than the creation of new ones.

2) Is genetics a risk factor for osteoporosis?

- Yes, genetics could be a risk for osteoporosis.

3) Is osteoporosis painful?

- No, osteoporosis is not painful.

4) Why is osteoporosis often called a silent disease?

- Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because one can lose bone density over a long period of time without even noticing.

5) At what age do we have the peak bone mass?

- We have our peak bone mass around age 30.

6) Does the peak bone mass happen earlier in males or in females?

- Peak bone mass happens earlier in females than in males.

7) Can children have osteoporosis?

- Yes, children can also have osteoporosis.