Health Check
Osteoporosis check
In order to prevent severe osteoporosis, the disease should be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
| Questions | yes | no |
| 1. Are you over 50? | ||
| 2. Is your body weight more than 10 kg under normal? | ||
| 3. Has your height decreased by more than 4 cm in recent years? | ||
| 4. Do you not participate in sport? | ||
| 5. Do you not move much at work? | ||
| 6. Have you been immobile for extended periods, perhaps because you were bedridden or due to immobilisation therapy? | ||
| 7. Do you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day? | ||
| 8. Do you drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day? | ||
| 9. Do drink more than 4 cups of coffee daily? | ||
| 10. Do you drink sweet soft drinks such as cola every day? | ||
| 11. Do you eat little or no milk or milk products? | ||
| 12. Do you eat a lot of fast food? | ||
| 13. Do you have close relatives who suffer from osteoporosis? | ||
| 14. For women: Did you menstruate for less than 30 years? | ||
| 15. For women: Did your menstruation stop a long time ago? | ||
| 16. Are you being treated by chemotherapy? | ||
| 17. Are you receiving cortisone treatment? | ||
| 18. Have you been diagnosed as suffering from a deficiency of sex hormones? | ||
| 19. Are you suffering from excessive thyroid function? |
Our recommendation
Each question answered with “yes” is a risk factor. If the completed checklist indicates that you are at increased risk of osteoporosis, you should ask your doctor for advice. An orthopaedic physician can assess your personal risk more exactly by measuring your bone density. Proper nutrition and a lot of exercise can help to reduce the risk of falling ill of osteoporosis. If you suffer from osteoporosis, you are already being treated. You can learn more about this in the Therapy Guidelines of the DVO (Umbrella Organisation for German-Speaking Osteologists). These list Spinomed back orthoses as a component of successful osteoporosis therapy. They are the only commercially available back orthoses which fulfil the critical demands of the DVO.
If you suffer from acute or chronic symptoms, it is essential to consult your doctor!
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