Management of Osteoporosis
The ultimate goal in managing osteoporosis is to prevent bone loss and fractures.
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, it is likely that your doctor will recommend the following:
- Lifestyle changes which may include increasing your calcium intake through your daily diet or supplements, increasing the amount of exercise each week, quitting smoking, decreasing your alcohol intake and increasing your exposure to limited sunlight to correct any vitamin D deficiencies or with supplementation.
- Medication to stop further bone loss and help prevent fractures.
- Fall prevention measures that will hopefully result in a reduction in falls that lead to bone fractures.