Bone Wellness
Bone Wellness: Health & Longer Lifespan
Bone wellness is crucial for maintaining the health of the skeletal system. We offer you a complete Bone Health & Wellness Package including; Consultation, BMD test, Blood tests, ECG, and X-rays in a one-day Visit.
Get your tests done and take care of your bone's lifespan.
Understanding Bone Health
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is an age-related decrease in bone mass. The bone becomes more porous and brittle, thus is more prone to breakage ie fractures. Osteoporosis-type fractures are usually sustained with minimal force, and common areas involved include the hip joints, wrists and spine.
Osteoporosis, just like many chronic diseases such as hypertension, might not make one feel sick or have any symptoms. However, if left undetected and untreated, can predispose one to sustaining hip fractures after a light fall. This will require surgery and might affect mobility and walking independence.
When Should I Check My Bone Health or Screen for Osteporosis?
If you have any of these risk factors, you should do a bone health check and screen for osteoporosis.
- Previous fracture sustained with minimal trauma
- Post menopause, especially early menopause before age 45 years
- Family history of osteoporosis
- Low body weight, being underweight
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Advanced age beyond 65 years
- Heavy smoker, drinker
- On long term drugs eg steroids, thyroxine
Subtle symptoms of osteoporosis include loss of height and progressive bending of the back (or kyphosis). If you have any of these symptoms or risk factors, you should come forth for screening.
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