Many Osteoporosis Sufferers Left Undiagnosed

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Many Osteoporosis Sufferers Left Undiagnosed

 

 

Although progress has been made into the research and treatment of

osteoporosis, researchers stated that a high percentage of people with the

disease are diagnosed only after they experience a fracture.

 

These findings have researchers concerned over whether or not patients are

receiving the best treatment for their bone condition. The number of people

seeking treatment for osteoporosis, a disease that causes bones to become

weak and eventually fracture, has risen from half a million in 1994 to 3.5

million in 2003.

 

An increase in new medications and treatment options has surfaced as ways to

identify and treat those with the disease. Approximately 10 million suffer

with osteoporosis and an additional 34 million are at risk. Despite these

statistics, in many cases warning signs of osteoporosis such as weak bones,

particularly in the hip, spine or wrist, aren't diagnosed as osteoporosis

until a fracture occurs.

 

Women are especially prone to developing osteoporosis, which could lead to

serious long-term health problems and a strong likelihood of nursing home

confinement, particularly in the event of a hip fracture.

 

The growing number of people diagnosed with osteoporosis is evident in the

$17 billion that was paid out in 2001 for medical costs needed to treat the

disease. As a form of preventative measure, bone density screenings were

recommended for all women over the age of 65 beginning in 2002.

 

A concern of doctors regarding treatment of osteoporosis is the increase of

anti-osteoporosis drugs and the gradual decline of calcium supplement

intake.

 

Science Daily July 28, 2004

 

 

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Dr. Mercola's Comment:

 

My question is why take a prescription drug when you could get the same

benefits without risking side effects by taking natural products?

 

One of the best things you can do if you have low bone density is increase

your consumption of vegetables. Vegetable juicing is a great way to do this

that will also normalize high levels of acid in the body. Vegetable juice is

also high in vitamin K (phylloquinone), which serves as the biological glue

that helps plug calcium into your bone matrix.

 

Vitamin K is a crucial part of bone health, but most people do not get

enough of it from diet alone unless they juice vegetables or eat large

amounts of dark green leafy vegetables.

 

While I don't recommend many vitamin supplements, because vitamin K is

absolutely essential to build strong bones--and it is proven to prevent

heart disease--but is " the forgotten vitamin " that many people do not get

nearly enough of on a daily basis through the foods they eat, I now offer

you a 5-month supply of vitamin K at a very reasonable price in my

" Recommended Products " Section.

 

Some of Vitamin K's Major Benefits include:

 

Improves bone density, serving as the biological " glue " that helps plug

calcium into your bone matrix

Helps you prevent and fight osteoporosis, a disease that affects more than

25 million Americans, mostly postmenopausal women

Aids in preventing hardening of the arteries, or arterial calcification

Helps prevent atherosclerosis (coronary artery disease) and heart failure

Calcium and vitamin D are also important for improving bone density

If you are looking for ways to get healthy calcium, raw milk is an excellent

source. Vitamin D from cod liver oil is also an important addition that can

help keep your bones strong.

 

Related Articles:

 

Male Osteoporosis: A Silent Threat

 

Osteoporosis Linked to Alzheimer's

 

Eating Meat Does Not Cause Osteoporosis

 

Stroke Increases Your Risk of Osteoporosis and Death

 

Fosamax Type Osteoporosis Drugs Noted to Cause Serious Eye Problems

 

Why Would You Use Anti-Cholesterol Drugs for Osteoporosis?

 

 

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