they are both painful and debilitating, however, there are many medications on the market to help those who suffer from these diseases.
As the reasons for arthritis are stil not known this would be a difficult question to answer.
Women over 50 are more prone to suffer from the effects of heart disease, osteoporosis, breast cancer and diabetes than younger women or men. As women age they're also more at risk for other age related health concerns like hypertension, arthritis and the possibility of accidental injuries.
The reason that rheumatoid arthritis develops is not known( often there seem to be genetic connections and it is found more in women then in men. This disease can strike baby's, It would seem however that it can rear its ugly head at any time in life so the older you get the more likely that it shows up.
Care support for an elderly client with osteoporosis may include ensuring their living environment is safe to prevent falls, encouraging weight-bearing exercises to help maintain bone strength, and promoting a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D for bone health. Regular monitoring and follow-up with healthcare professionals is also important to manage any pain or complications associated with osteoporosis.
Well If the elderly women's birth cells are all gone then no. The reason being is that they wont need the help if they don't need it. =) And if you dissagree then don't lisin:)
I believe this is called a Pathological fracture because it is a fracture resulting from a pathological condition already existing within the bone ie. osteoporosis.
secondary osteoporosis
if they: need to prevent osteoporosis have had their ovaries removed need to prevent heart disease have significant symptoms
Most likely, it would be osteoporosis. Women after menopause are at a higher risk than women that are menstruating, because they loose their main source of the hormone estrogen, which helps keep calcium in their bone. The other risk factor that contributes to osteoporosis is smoking.
Actonel is a medication used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. It belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates that work by slowing down bone loss and reducing the risk of fractures. Your doctor may recommend Actonel if you have a high risk of developing osteoporosis or if you already have the condition.
in any individual would you can expect to find the greatest incidence of osteoporosis