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Ask your Doctor for more
information especially if you have risk factors
Ask your Doctor to refer your for a bone
mineral density scan
You can also make a direct request
(self–referral) if you have any relevant risk factors.
Advise family members who may also be at risk to consult their own Doctors.
There
are an increasing number of new drugs available to help with the treatment of the disease on which your doctor will be able
to advise you.
Changes in lifestyle can may also improve bone quality.
More advice may be obtained
from:
National Osteoporosis Society,
PO Box 10,
Radstock
Bath BA3 3YB
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