How is osteoporosis treated?
Treatment for osteoporosis focuses on reducing bone loss, building bone strength, and preventing broken bones. Treatment may include:
- Taking medicines that slow the rate of bone thinning and help build bone density.
- Getting enough calcium and vitamin D to build strong, healthy bones.
- Having healthy habits, such as getting plenty of weight-bearing exercise, eating healthy foods, and not smoking. This can help slow osteoporosis.
Making even small changes in how you eat and exercise, along with taking medicine, can help prevent a broken bone.
It's also important to protect yourself from falling. For example, you can reduce your risk of breaking a bone by making your home safer.