Can osteopenia be reversed?

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Asked for Female, 30 Years

I was diagnosed with Osteopenia when I was 18 years old. My doctor has, since then, put me on medicines and supplements. I have heard that weight lifting helps in improving the bone density. Can osteopenia be reversed permanently? If yes, how? If no, what is the best that we can do?

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Dr. K Shanmuganandan General Physician 37 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. K Shanmuganandan

General Physician 37 yrs exp Chennai

Hi Thanks for the query Exercise Calcium supplement Vitamin D supplement Dancing Aerobics All will help Please consult through practo paid consult for needful please

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