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OSTEOPOROSISIS a condition in which bones become fragile, leading to a higher risk of fractures (or breaks) than in normal bone, and it affects over one million Australians. It is seen in both men and women and is most common in adults over 50.<\/p>\n

The good news is that osteoporosis can be treated, and that there a range of medications available in Australia. High St Xray’s bone densitometry (or DEXA) scanner offers the gold-standard in detection of osteoporosis, it is a very quick and comfortable test and will provide your doctor with detailed information about your bone health.<\/p>\n

People at increased risk of osteoporosis include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Those aged 70 years or older<\/p>\n

\u2022 Those with hormonal conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, or chronic diseases such as coeliac disease<\/p>\n

\u2022 Those using thyroid medication or corticosteroids, or taking medications for breast cancer, prostate cancer or epilepsy<\/p>\n

\u2022 People with a family history of osteoporosis<\/p>\n

\u2022 People who have sustained low-impact fractures<\/p>\n

\u2022 Smokers and heavy drinkers<\/p>\n

High St Xray bulk-bills bone densitometry scanning for all patients over 70 years of age, and for a range of specific conditions.<\/p>\n

To find out more about bone densitometry screening and your risk of osteoporosis, please contact your general practitioner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

OSTEOPOROSISIS a condition in which bones become fragile, leading to a higher risk of fractures (or breaks) than in normal bone, and it affects over one million Australians. It is seen in both men and women and is most common in adults over 50. The good news is that osteoporosis can be treated, and that […]<\/p>\n

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