Understanding what Osteoporosis is

What do you understand by osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a condition that usually occurs after the age of 40. When this disease occurs, the body's bones lose weight, making it more likely to break. It occurs when the body loses too much bone but does not build as much bone, as a result, the bones become less dense and structurally weak.
The problems that arise when osteoporosis occurs are-
→Bone density decreases, especially in the hips, spine, and wrists.
→It may progresses without symptoms until a fracture occurs.
→In older adults, especially postmenopausal women, this problem occurs due to a decrease in estrogen levels.
→The symptoms that we see when we think of osteoporosis are-
→Long-term back pain,
→Loss of height over time,
→Slouching while walking, etc.

write some common causes of it.

Some common causes of osteoporosis are:
→With aging or increasing age, bone density naturally decreases, and osteoporosis occurs.
→Osteoporosis can occur due to a lack of calcium and vitamin D in the body.
→Eating nutritious foods is necessary for bone health. Lack of nutritious food for a long time can weaken bones.
→Lack of physical activity and weight-bearing exercise, causes bone los
→Smoking weakens bones and interferes with calcium absorption.
→ Excessive alcohol consumption helps accelerate osteoporosis.

how can you diagnose it or its symptoms?

It is important to know the symptoms for diagnosing and treating osteoporosis. It is important to know the symptoms for diagnosing and treating osteoporosis. Now i am going to tell how to determine the symptoms of this disease:
→Through a bone mineral density (BMD) test and the most common test is the DEXA scan/ (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry).
This test measures bone density, especially in the hip and spine, and If the score of the result is a T-score of 2.5 or less, it is assumed that you have osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is called a "silent killer", as there may be no symptoms of osteoporosis until a bone is broken.example: -
→Long-term back pain due to a fracture or fracture of a vertebra.
→We can tell if he has lost height over time.
→We can tell if he has osteoporosis from his stooped walking posture.

Its treatment and prevention?

Osteoporosis can be controlled with proper treatment and often this disease can also be prevented through lifestyle changes. I mentioned a few examples-

Treatment;-

→Some medicines can be taken to reduce bone loss and reduce the risk of fractures. For example, bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate, risedronate). However, medicine must be taken after consulting a specialist doctor.
→ An injection called denosumab can be used. This prevents bone breakdown.
→There is also hormone therapy
→Oestrogen replacement (in postmenopausal women)
→Testosterone therapy (in men, if there is a deficiency)
→Teriparatide or abaloparatide to promote new bone formation (in severe cases).
→Romosozumab-This is a new option that builds bone and slows down losses
→With the help of physical therapy and exercise regularly
→Balance and posture exercises (yoga, tai chi)
→By preventing falls
→By using non-slip mats

Prevention:-

→Take care to build strong bones early in life,
→By ensuring that you always get enough calcium, vitamin D, and physical activity.
→By creating healthy eating habits
→By consuming foods rich in calcium (dairy products, vegetables, nuts)
→By ensuring that you get enough vitamin D (sunlight, fortified foods, fish)
→Limit caffeine and high salt intake.
→By exercising regularly, especially weight-bearing and resistance training
→By saying no to smoking and alcohol

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