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All of whom are at risk for osteoporosis. 80% of people with
osteoporosis are women. Left untreated, a woman can lose up to 20%
of her bone mass in the first 5 years after menopause.
The numbers are staggering. In America alone about 10 million people
have osteoporosis and almost 34 million others have low bone mass – all
of whom are at risk for osteoporosis.
80% of people with osteoporosis are
women. Left untreated, a woman can lose up to 20% of her bone
mass in the first 5 years after menopause.
The good news is that this debilitating disease can be prevented and
treated with the following:
• Recommended daily amounts of calcium and Vitamin D
• Weight bearing exercises
• No smoking
• Minimal alcohol consumption
• Preventative health measures such as regular check ups and
Osteoporosis screenings
The Osteoporosis Risk Panel consists of the following tests:
• Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy
• T4 and T3, TSH
• PTH, Intact, Calcium
• FSH
• Protein Electrophoresis
• Testosterone, Free (Direct), Serum with Total
• Calcium
• Estradiol
• ALP, Bone Specific
Symptoms and Risk Factors A person suffering from osteoporosis often
experiences loss of height and spinal deformities that can lead to a
stooped posture. Bone fractures are also common in the hip, spine, wrist
and pelvis. About 24% of osteoporosis patients with hip fractures die in
a year following the fracture. People with osteoporosis are typically
older females with a small or thin body frame and may have a diet that’s
low in calcium but high in protein, sodium and caffeine. They may have a
history of smoking, alcohol abuse and lack of exercise.
If you think you or a family member is at risk for Osteoporosis, don’t
wait to find out.
Get a screening to see if you’re at risk today at ANY LAB TEST NOW®. You
don’t need an appointment and no insurance is required. All tests are
confidential and can be taken anonymously.
The interpretation of any laboratory test should be made only by a
licensed physician. Factors unclear to the layperson may exist.