A series of changes is a normal body routine. Every part of this body will be affected by the aging process. Many consequences can happen with the advance of years, affecting its function. The body will soon become slow and weak. Often, a weak immune system can happen making us at risks to many diseases. One of these diseases that may happen is bone breakage. An example of bone breakage is osteoporosis. Different medicines are available in order for this condition to be prevented. With this, more care should be practiced as negative issues about these medicines are happening. This condition also has some good news available. A 3-D printer can possibly be an osteoporosis treatment was found out by medical professionals who continues to explore the ins and outs of this condition.
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bone deteriorates. Often, it is characterized by a degenerating complex, making the bones fragile, porous, and breakable. The bone’s mineral density is also decreased, which is usually caused by low levels of estrogen, as is often seen among women. In case you’re wondering, men are not safe as they also go through an aging process.
The commonly used drug in osteoporosis treatment is Fosamax which is an alendronate sodium and belongs to the biphosphonates group. It is basically an anabolic agent for the bones It was reported that Fosamax produces good results in bone strengthening within four years of usage. People who have been using it for more than four years reported experiencing atypical low-impact femur fractures.
Long time users of Fosamax have also reported tons of side-effects other than these femur fractures. One of these other side effects is osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) where a decreased supply of nutrient-rich blood happens in the jaw bone. This results to the death of the jaw’s bone matrix. Furthermore, other side-effects can still happen like diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, vomiting, skin rashes, eye inflammation problems, skeletomuscular pain, joint pain and rare occurrence of neuropsychological deviations.
It seems fitting when one says Fosamax has many adverse side effects. When a Fosamax prescription is present in your medication, a physician must be consuted. Many people are currently filing a Fosamax femur fracture which stresses the importance of being informed. The number of lawsuits and complaint are increasing when we take a closer look at this problem.
References:
http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/osteoporosis/osteoporosis-drugs-medications
http://www.rxlist.com/fosamax-drug.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111129185923.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29
