Whether a person develops osteoporosis depends on the thickness of the bones ( bone density) in early life, as well as health, diet, and physical activity later in life. Things that increase your risk for osteoporosis include: Your age. Bones naturally become thinner as you get older. Having gone through menopause...
During childhood and teen years, new bone grows faster than existing bone is absorbed by the body. After age 30, this process begins to reverse. As a natural part of aging, bone dissolves and is absorbed faster than new bone is made, and bones become thinner. You are more likely to have osteoporosis if you did not reach...
If you or your doctor thinks you may be at risk for osteoporosis, you may have a screening test if you have: A broken bone (fracture) from a minor injury and the fracture may have been caused by osteoporosis. Another medical condition that is known to cause bone thinning. This includes hyperthyroidism, rheumatoid...
Learn why taking your osteoporosis medicine is so important.
Guides through decision to have a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) test for osteoporosis. Explains DXA test. Includes risk factors for osteoporosis you can and cannot change. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.
Guides you through decision to take bisphosphonate medicines for osteoporosis. Lists medicine names like alendronate (Fosamax) and risedronate (Actonel). Lists risks and benefits. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
Disease Overview. Osteosarcoma occurs predominantly in adolescents and young adults. Review of data from the National Cancer Institute's National Childhood Cancer Registry resulted in an estimated osteosarcoma incidence rate of 5.4 cases per 1 million each year in people aged 0 to 19 years and 4 cases per 1 million...
Osteosarcoma and undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) of bone are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in bone. Osteosarcoma usually starts in osteoblasts, which are a type of bone cell that becomes new bone. Osteosarcoma is most common in adolescents. It commonly forms in the ends of the long bones of...
Osteotomy and Paget's disease Osteotomy ("bone cutting") is a procedure in which a surgeon removes, or sometimes adds, a wedge of bone near a damaged joint. This shifts weight from an area where there is deformed or damaged bone to an area where there is more or healthier bone. In Paget's disease, bone tissue breakdown...
Covers surgery (osteotomy) to remove a wedge of bone near a damaged joint. Looks at why it is done and what to expect after surgery. Covers physical therapy. Includes info on how well it works and the risks of surgery.
An ostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening is created in the body for the discharge of body wastes. The term ostomy is used to describe both the procedure and the opening that is created during the procedure. An ostomy is done when the digestive system or urinary system is unable to remove waste from the...
Oteseconazole is used to reduce the risk of vaginal yeast infections that keep coming back. Oteseconazole should only be taken by women who are not pregnant and who are not able to get pregnant. Oteseconazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
If the herpes simplex virus (HSV) invades a part of the body other than the genital area, it may cause disease in that part of the body. In general, complications are rare. And they usually occur with the first-time (primary) genital herpes outbreak. Some of these complications include: Meningitis, an infection of the...
There is no evidence-based research to support the safety and effectiveness of the following home treatment measures, but they may help relieve your burn symptoms. Soak a washcloth in water to make a cool compress. Add a handful of oatmeal (ground to a powder) to your bath. Or you can try an oatmeal bath product, such...
Use this form if your doctor recommends a special treatment, such as radiation or physical therapy. General questions What is the name of the treatment? Why do I need this treatment? What might happen if I delay or avoid this treatment? Are there any other treatment options? If so, describe them: What is the next step...
Covers treatments other than cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and antidepressants for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Looks at group therapy, brief psychodynamic psychotherapy, and family therapy.
Otitis externa is an inflammation or infection of the ear canal (the passage leading from the external ear to the eardrum) that may develop when water, sand, dirt, or other debris gets into the ear canal. Symptoms of otitis externa (also called swimmer's ear) are pain in and discharge from the ear. Other causes of...
An outbreak of an illness occurs when there is an increase in the number of people who live in the same area and are infected around the same time by an organism such as a virus or bacteria. Some examples include COVID-19, flu, or measles. Organisms can spread through the air, water, or food. Specific organisms passed...
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The largest study of prostate cancer screening so far showed that prostate cancer is more likely to be found with PSA testing than without PSA testing. And it showed that PSA testing may prevent a small number of men from dying of prostate cancer. The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.
What are outpatient services? Outpatient services are medical procedures or tests that can be done in a medical center without an overnight stay. Many procedures and tests can be done in a few hours. Outpatient services include: Wellness and prevention, such as counseling and weight-loss programs. Diagnosis, such as lab...
Outpatient services are medical procedures, surgeries, therapies, classes, or tests that are done in a qualified medical center without the need for an overnight stay. In general, outpatient centers focus on services for wellness and prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. In these centers, a person may...
Discusses cause and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Covers diagnosis, including discovery during pelvic exam or ultrasound. Looks at treatment with chemotherapy or surgery, or both. Discusses chances of getting ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in or near the ovaries. The cancer cells can spread to other parts of your body. The ovaries are two small glands, located on either side of your uterus. They make female sex hormones, and they store and release your eggs. This cancer can occur in anyone who has female...
Women with an average risk Chart based on National Cancer Institute (2020). SEER Cancer Statistics Review 1975–2017. http://seer.cancer.gov/csr/1975_2017/. Accessed July 31, 2020. On average, about 1 out of 100 women will get ovarian cancer sometime during their lives. Your risk may be higher or lower depending on...
Guides you through decision to have your ovaries removed (oophorectomy) to prevent ovarian cancer. Discusses risk of getting ovarian cancer. Covers benefits and risks of surgery. Covers early menopause. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.
This PDQ summary addresses the staging and treatment of ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer (FTC), and primary peritoneal cancer (PPC). Regardless of the site of origin, the hallmark of these cancers is their early peritoneal spread of metastases. The inclusion of FTC and PPC within the ovarian epithelial...
Ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer, and primary peritoneal cancer are diseases in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissue covering the ovary or lining the fallopian tube or peritoneum. . The ovaries are a pair of organs in the female reproductive system. They are in the pelvis, one on each side...
An ovarian follicle is a small sac (cyst) on the ovary. An egg matures inside of the follicle. When the egg is mature, the follicle bursts open and releases the egg.
Incidence and Mortality. Germ cell tumors of the ovary are uncommon but aggressive tumors, seen most often in young women and adolescent girls. These tumors are frequently unilateral and are generally curable if found and treated early. The use of combination chemotherapy after initial surgery has dramatically improved...
