Osteoporosis - Bone Facts, Risk Factors, Diagnosis & Prevention What Is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by fragile bone which increases susceptibility to fracture Osteoporosis weakens bone and increases risk of bones fractures Low calcium intake along with extensive vitamin D deficiency, poor nutritional status and sedentary lifestyle are among few risk factors which causes osteoporosis These factors contributes to body to lose bone mass. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps
Bone Facts Osteoporosis is a second global health problem after cardiovascular disease
According to statistics, 1 out of 8 men and 1 out of 3 women in India are affected by Osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis is considered to be a serious public health concern due to its high prevalence. Currently, over 200 million people worldwide suffer from osteoporosis.
Women above 50 years of age are more prone towards osteoarthritis than men.
In India, as per reports, by 2015, 20% of women suffer from osteoporosis.
What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis? The symptoms of osteoporosis typically start after 40 years of age and progresses slowly. Below are few symptoms of osteoporosis.
Loss of Muscle mass Back pain, caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra Joint Stiffness Poor Posture - Loss of height over time Loss of flexibility - Limited movements of affected joint Joint pain An annual health checkup helps to diagnose these symptoms and help to initiate the treatment at an early stage.
What are the Preventive Measures against osteoporosis? Fractures and fall prevention: People suffering from this disease should maintain indoor as well as outdoor safety Physical fitness - Exercise regularly contributes to an increased muscle mass and bone mass. Atleast 30 minutes’ exercise is recommended to prevent this disorder. Weight bearing and
strength training exercises can help to keep bone strong People who are susceptible to frequent fracture go for bone density scan to know health status of bone Maintain healthy weight - over weight put additional pressure on weight-bearing joints is a major risk factor for osteoarthritis. Vitamin D: Direct exposure to early morning sun can help us to get more Vitamin D Calcium Intake: It is an important mineral for bone. Increase intake of calcium in our food by consuming dairy products, nuts, green leafy vegetables and fish Avoid Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption - Smoking can be especially problematic when it occurs along with low weight, low physical activity, and poor diet. Heavy alcohol use can lead to thinning of the bones and increase your risk of fracture Control blood sugar - diabetes as per latest reports can also trigger systemic inflammation which leads to cartilage loss. A routine preventive health checkup will help to determine bone health status and goes long way for osteoporosis prevention
Be proactive towards health. Get routine checkups done to know the health risks, if any. Timely investment in health screening is important to diagnose early risk factor for an illness.
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