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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is the condition in which the bone is weak, making it fragile fragile and more prone to fracture. The development of this condition is slow and lasts several years, and is often diagnosed when a bone fracture occurs as a result of a simple fall or sudden shock.

The most common injuries in people with osteoporosis include:

Wrist fractures.
Hip fractures.
Fractures of spine vertebrae.
But these fractures may occur in other bones, such as the bones of the arm or pelvis. Coughing or sneezing can sometimes break a rib or a partial collapse.

Osteoporosis does not cause pain even when fracture usually occurs, but spinal fractures are the common cause of chronic pain, called fracture fractures.

Although fracture is the first sign of osteoporosis, it occurs in some older people, called a bent forward posture. It occurs when fractures occur in the paragraphs, making it difficult to support body weight.


Causes of osteoporosis
Bone loss is normal during a person's age, but some people lose their bones faster than usual. This may lead to osteoporosis and increase the risk of fractures.

Women lose bone tissue very quickly during the first few years following their menopause; women are therefore more likely to develop osteoporosis than men, especially if their early retirement begins before they reach the age of 45.

Several other factors may also increase the risk of osteoporosis, such as:

Use of high doses of oral corticosteroids for a long period of time.
Other health conditions, such as inflammatory conditions or hormone-related conditions or problems of malabsorption.
A family history of osteoporosis, especially the history of hip fracture when a parent.
The use of certain drugs for a long period of time may have an effect on bone strength or hormone levels.
Lack of body mass index.
Smoking and alcohol.

Diagnosis of osteoporosis
Risk assessment tools

If your doctor suspects osteoporosis, he or she can evaluate using some special programs on the Internet.

These programs help predict a person's risk of fracture during the 40-90 year period, as the rules used provide the possibility of a hip fracture and the possibility of large fractures in the spine, hip, shoulder, or forearm.

Measuring the mineral density in the bone

A person (usually a woman) may be converted to a picture to measure the mineral density in the bone. It is a quick, painless procedure, which takes about 5 minutes, depending on the area of ​​the body being photographed.

The mineral density of bone in a person can be compared to its density in healthy young adults, and its density in a person of the same sex and age. The difference is calculated and the shortfall is determined.


Treatment of osteoporosis
Treatment of osteoporosis depends on the treatment and prevention of fractures, and the use of drugs to strengthen bone.

The decision on the need to use the treatment is based on the risk of fracture. This depends on several factors, such as age, gender and the results of the measurement of the mineral density in the bone DEXA scan.

The doctor can suggest the most effective and safe treatment plan for a person when the decision to use the treatment is reached.


Prevention of fragility of the system
A person at risk of osteoporosis should take steps to help maintain bone health. These steps could include:

Regular exercise.
Eat healthy food, such as foods rich in calcium and vitamin D.
Make changes in lifestyle, such as quitting smoking and abstaining from drinking alcohol.


Coexistence with osteoporosis
When diagnosing osteoporosis, steps can be taken to reduce the chances of falls, such as removing risks from home and performing periodic audiology and sight tests.

To help recover from fractures, you can try to:

Warm and cold treatments, such as warm-water showers and cold compresses.
The use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), where a small battery-operated device is used to alert the nerves and reduce pain intensity.
Relaxation techniques.
You can talk to your doctor when you are concerned about the way you live with this condition in the long term, where you can answer any questions related to this situation.

A person may also find it helpful to talk to a trained counselor, a psychiatrist, or a person with this condition.


Groups at risk of osteoporosis
Women often develop osteoporosis, especially after menopause; however, this condition may affect men at times, as do younger women and children.

Other groups are at risk of osteoporosis, such as:

People who use steroid medication for more than three months.
Women who have had ovarian ablation.
People whose family history involves osteoporosis.
People with an eating disorder, such as anorexia or anorexia nervosa (bulimia)
People who do not exercise regularly.
People who smoke and drink alcohol.

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