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Low bone density
I am 24 years and and when checked my bone density , the results said that I have osteopenia, what should I do to control the same.
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Osteopenia in pre- menopausal women can be due to various Fractures and osteoporosis in younger are less common but do occur in the setting of chronic disease, medications that affect bone metabolism, and hormonal imbalance in women. Although rarely it can be due to unknown cause.
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Dr. Gowtham Reddy Devarapalli
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Your osteopenia may be incidental finding
Have you been having any pains in your joints or cramps
Have you been using any medications
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Use vit d and calcium supplements
Sun exposure and exercises
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
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4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
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Pune
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