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Self-Care Tips | Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass due to a lack of calcium. 

Symptoms of osteoporosis

• Loss of height
• Stooped posture
• Lower back pain
• Neck pain
• Tooth loss

What you can do to avoid osteoporosis

• Stop smoking
• Limit alcohol consumption
• Get adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D from the food you eat
• Exercise

When to call your primary care provider

• Think you have a broken bone
• Notice a deformity after a fall
• Have sudden, severe pain when bearing weight
• Trouble moving part of your body
• You want to discuss your risk of developing osteoporosis

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