Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoporosis, such as: backache and frequent fractures, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: high intake of caffeine and certain medications, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: family history of the disease and inadequate dietary intake, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: alcohol and nicotine abuse (decreases calcium absorption and retention), among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: advancing age and immobilization or lack of regular exercise, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: decreased estrogen levels in post-menopausal women.
Taught that Osteoporosis results in decreased bone mass and bone density.
Taught that Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder in which there is an imbalance between bone formation and bone re-absorption.
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. There are risk factors causing this disease that can be changed such as, smoking, not exercising, drinking too much alcohol, not getting enough calcium or vitamin D.
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis symptoms such as pain in the back, loss of height and stooped posture, a curved upper back, broken bones (fractures) that might occur with a minor injury, especially in the hip, spine and wrist.