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Osteoporosis is referred to thinning bones; it can result in painful fractures. Risk factors associated with osteoporosis include aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones or menopause, smoking, and some medications. Prevention and treatment include calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and osteoporosis medications.

Microscopically healthy bone looks like a honeycomb. When osteoporosis occurs, the holes and spaces in the honeycomb are much larger than in healthy bone. Osteoporoticbones have lost density or mass and contain abnormal tissue structure. As bones become less dense, they weaken and are more likely to break

People with osteoporosis are at a high risk of fractures, or bone breaks, while doing routine activities such as standing or walking. Osteoporosis generally affects the ribs, hips, and the bones in the wrists and spine.

Osteoporosis symptoms include:

The early stages of osteoporosis don’t cause any symptoms or warning signs. In most cases, people with osteoporosis don’t know they have the condition until they have a fracture.

·         receding gums

·         weakened grip strength

·         weak and brittle nail

·         Pain in joints

Some risk factors associated with this:

·         being female

·         being an older adult

·         being Caucasian or Asian

·         having a family history of osteoporosis

·         poor nutrition

·         physical inactivity

·         smoking

·         taking certain medications

·         low body weight

·         small-boned frame

BONE Densitometry test for diagnosis of osteoporosis:

This test is called bone densitometry, or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). It uses X-rays to measure the density of the bones in your wrists, hips, or spine. These are the three areas most at risk of osteoporosis. This painless test can take from 10 to 30 minutes.

TREATMENT of osteoporosis:

·         Your doctor will likely prescribe medications as well as lifestyle changes.

·         These lifestyle changes can include increasing your intake of calcium and vitamin D, as well as getting appropriate exercise.

·         There’s no cure for osteoporosis, but proper treatment can help protect and strengthen your bones.

·         The most common drugs used to treat osteoporosis are called bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates are used to prevent the loss of bone mass. They may be taken orally or by injection.

·         Other medications may be used to prevent bone loss or stimulate bone growth.

·         For women, oestrogen used during and after menopause can help stop bone density loss.

·         To keep your bones healthy, you need to include certain nutrients in your daily diet. The most important ones are calcium and vitamin D. Your body needs calcium to maintain strong bones, and it needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. Other nutrients that promote bone health include protein, magnesium, vitamin K, and zinc.

Exercises for Osteoporosis

Exercise is very important as well, especially weight-bearing exercises.

Weight-bearing exercises are performed with either your feet or your arms fixed to the ground or another surface. Examples include:

·         climbing stairs

·         resistance training, such as:

·         leg presses

·         squats

·         pushups

·         weight training, such as working with:

·         resistance bands

·         dumbbells

·         resistance exercise machines

·         These exercises help because they cause your muscles to push and pull against your bones. This action tells your body to form new bone tissue, which strengthens your bones.

This isn’t your only benefit from exercise, however. In addition to its many positive effects on weight and heart health, exercise can also improve your balance and coordination, which can help you avoid falls.

Osteoporosisprevention

Some of the best ways to prevent osteoporosis include:

·         getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D

·         doing weight-bearing exercises

·         stopping smoking

·         for women, weighing the pros and cons of hormone therapy

Osteoporosis is a disease that can have serious effects. It can lead to fractures, which can be painful, take a long time to heal, and lead to other complications. A lot can be done to prevent and to treat osteoporosis, from eating right and exercising to taking appropriate medications.

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