Osteoporosis is a condition that features loss of bone mass or the normal density of bone as well as deteriorates bone micro architecture. As a result, bone becomes fragile and prone to fracture.
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
- Menopausal women or older age.
- Family history of osteoporosis or osteoporosis- related fracture such as in mother or siblings.
- Thin and small body frames.
- Low diet in calcium-rich foods.
- High diet in protein and in salt.
- Lack of exercise.
- Excessive alcohol consumption, cigarette smoking or regular consumption of more than 2 cups
of coffee.
- Long-term use of certain medications such as corticosteroids, anticonvulsant and thyroid
hormone.
- Chronic illness.
Osteoporosis—The Silent Threat
The osteoporosis condition can progress silently without any symptoms until a bone fracture. When fractures occur, it can cause height loss of more than one cm per year, muscle emaciation, spine malformations such as a stooped or hunched posture or severe back pain, which can sometimes appear and disappear spontaneously. Fifty percent of patients suffering a hip fracture result in deaths. Another fifty percent experiences long-term disability. Therefore, patients are not being aware of their osteoporosis until they start to suffer some deformities.
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
- Consume a healthy and well-balanced diet.
- Consume a balanced diet with adequate calcium.
- Exercise regularly.
- Avoid risk factors that increase your likelihood of developing the disease.
- Prevent fall among elderly people that can result in fractures.
- If you are at high risk of developing the disease, consult your physician for recommendations.
- Take medications that slow or stop bone loss and breakdown under physician supervision.
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