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Bladder Pain
The bladder is the hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine. A main symptom of IC is pain, which is strongest when the bladder fills and...
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Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
In its early stages, ovarian cancer may not cause symptoms you would notice. Symptoms that last more than a couple of weeks are key to spotting ova...
Read moreWhat is The CA-125 Test?
Unless you’re at high risk, your doctor probably won’t use the CA-125 test to screen you for ovarian cancer. A very high level of CA-125 is somethi...
Read moreOsteoporosis and Bone Density Tests
Bone density tests (also called bone mineral density tests or BMD tests) check how strong your bones are by measuring a small part of one or a few ...
Read moreUnderstanding Osteoporosis -- Symptoms
Each year, 1.5 million older Americans get a broken bone, or 'fracture,' because of the disease.
Read moreCauses of Osteoporosis
It's also important for them to exercise daily to build strong bones. For most women, the total amount of bone peaks somewhere between ages 25 and ...
Read moreWhat is Paget's Disease of Bone?
Some people also get arthritis in joints near the affected bones. But with Paget's disease, this happens too fast and gives your bones an odd shape...
Read moreTreatment & Care
Forteo (teriparatide) is the only FDA-approved osteoporosis medication that builds bone.
Read moreWhat is Osteopenia?
This condition happens when your body gets rid of more bone than it is creating. Also, women live longer, which means their bones age more, and the...
Read moreDEXA Scan (Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry) to Measure Bone Health
The machine measures the amount of X-rays that pass through the bone from each beam. The most widely used is a scan called dual energy X-ray absorp...
Read moreConfused About Calcium Supplements?
The more calcium you take at one time, the harder it is for your body to process it. Your body gets rid of extra calcium through your kidneys, and ...
Read moreHip Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis of The Hip)
Arthritis means 'joint inflammation.' It causes pain and swelling in the body's joints, such as the knees or hips. Patients who have osteoarthritis...
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