Question 1

how does vitamin d deficiency increase the risk of bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

Leads to osteoporosi: Vitamin d deficency leads to loss of bone structure internally (osteoporosis) this leads to bones which can crack or fracture more easily - consult your physician or podiatrist for the proper suppliments.

Question 2

what can i do after a bone fracture to help prevent or reduce the chances of getting arthritis? are there any vitamins or supplements that can help?

Accepted Answer

Bone health: Please see your doctor.  He/she MAY order a dexa scan to determine the level of your overall bone health.  Do not take calcium by itself but ask doc or a natural doc about supplements that contain a blend of calcium, magnesium, and co-factors such as vit D &amp; K which carry the minerals to the bone.  If ok w/doc, just keep moving w/walking or gentle running.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

what are the names of food that have vitamin d which help my 7mnth daughter 's bones?
we live in kuwait a hot country,so she's rarely exposed to sun.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: in foods is added so check the labels. ALso available in multivitamins and by itself. DIscuss w/your doctor

Question 4

what vitamin helps bone health?

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Varies with age: The most important vitamins for your bones are vitamin d and calcium.  It is important to get enough but too much can increase the risk of heart disease and other health problems.  The correct amount depends on age, sex, and pre or post menopause.   Your doctor can help advise you on the proper amount for you.

Question 5

how should i address broken bones?

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Broken bones take: 6-8 weeks to heal under normal circumstances.  Normal circumstances involve having it properly examined and immobilized, almost always via some form of casting or splinting.  Mosre serious fractures need to be "set" or repositioned into good alignment before immobilizing in a cast.

Question 6

what vitamins are directly needed for bone growth?

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Bone growth: Minerals are what are needed for bone growth and health.  Bones are constantly breaking down and adding more minerals such as calcium, magnesium, etc.  If you have concerns about the quality of your bones please be sure to see your doctor. Peace and good health.

Question 7

what is a good vitamins for bones?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D: Study after study shows that your bones need enough vitamin d to stay strong. Even the conservative uspstf stated earlier this year that vitamin d is important for healthy bones. We usually get vitamin d from sun exposure but this might increase risk for skin cancer. So consider vitamin d rich foods and supplementation. Check your 25 oh vitamin d3 levels regularly to be sure you have enough.

Question 8

what vitamins and minerals good for bones expected d?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C, calcium+D: There are a number of nutrients essential to bone health. The most well known are calcium, magnesium and vitamin D.  Many people do not know that vitamin C is also important for the formation of the collagen scaffolding that new bone is created on. Boron is another important micronutrient, as is Vitamin K, and Silicon.  Finally, and oft neglected is the strengthening effect of regular exercise.

Question 9

emotional stress affects healing of broken bones?

Accepted Answer

Stress: Emotional stress can increase cortisol and have effect on various physicological parameters including decreased resistance to healing, immunity etc.

Question 10

is it possible to have broken bones in the wrist and still be able to move it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many small bones in the wrist that can be fracture and are commonly misdiagnosed as a sprain.  Scaphoid fractures are a common example.  Left untreated these fractures can lead to significant long term disability.  Anyone concern about a possible wrist fracture should be evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon.

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