Sunday, February 15, 2015

You might have Osteopenia !

http://www.hirascabin.com/#!You-Might-Have-Osteopenia-/cmbz/78E327EA-7EA2-4D20-B8B5-0D678ED5A13E

So osteopenia is a condition where your body lack in its calcium density . The attack of osteopenia occurs in the age of 50 but can be detected as early as 30 . Having osteopenia can increase high risk of fractures , however its symtomless . With the help of DXA scan the bone density can be measured . It is unfortunate if your T score in the test is between -1.1 and -2.5 , this means you have osteopenia . If you've got listed risk factors check with your doctor ( highly recomended after menopause ) . 
  • You're underweight ( BMI is under 18.5 ) 
  • Your daily calcium intake is less than 1000mg 
  • You are or were a smoker 
  • You're not active 
  • You have eating disorder 
  • You have osteoprosis in genes 
  • Your a binge drinker 
  • You went through menopause before 40 
  • You have cliac disease , bowel disease or diabetes 
  • You inject steroids 

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