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What disease would be worse to have arthritis or osteoporosis?
they are both painful and debilitating, however, there are many medications on the market to help those who suffer from these diseases.
Why do women experience arthritis more than men?
As the reasons for arthritis are stil not known this would be a difficult question to answer.
What health problems would older women suffer from?
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.
Why rheumatoid arthritis develoved in elderly?
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.
How would you provide care support for an elderly client suffering from osteoporosis?
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.
Would prenatal care help elderly women?
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:)
An elderly woman with osteoporosis suffers a spontaneous fracture of her hip caused by weakness in the bone structure this type of fracture would be classified as an what fracture?
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.
Osteoporosis caused by a thyroid tumor would be called?
secondary osteoporosis
Which women would be good candidates for HRT?
if they: need to prevent osteoporosis have had their ovaries removed need to prevent heart disease have significant symptoms
A patient is 66 yrs old she is a smoker and has 3 different fractures what is her disease?
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.
Why would you take Actonel?
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.
What type of individual would you expect to find the greatest incidence of osteoporosis?
in any individual would you can expect to find the greatest incidence of osteoporosis
