Bone is living tissue that constantly remodels — building up through youth and gradually losing density from the mid-thirties onward. The rate of loss accelerates with age, hormonal changes, poor nutrition, inactivity, and certain medications. A proactive approach — including adequate calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, and timely screening — significantly reduces long-term fracture risk.
About This Service
What is bone health?
Symptoms & Signs
When should you seek care?
No early warning signs in most cases
Muscle cramps or weakness (vitamin D deficiency)
Dental problems related to low calcium
Bone pain after minor trauma
Family history of fractures or osteoporosis
Chronic use of steroids or proton pump inhibitors
Clinical Approach
How Dr. Kakar approaches treatment.
Dr. Kakar assesses dietary calcium and vitamin D intake, screens for deficiencies through blood tests, and recommends DEXA scanning for those at risk. Personalised plans address supplementation, lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol, exercise), and medication review to protect bone density long-term.
When to Seek Help
When to see a specialist.
Clinical Guidance
Consider a bone health review if you are over 50, postmenopausal, on long-term corticosteroids, or have a family history of osteoporosis or fragility fractures.
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