Osteoporosis is a condition in
which the mineral portion of bone is lost, making the bone weak and
brittle; occurs most commonly in postmenopausal women. It is a type
of silent disease, which is characterized by the loss of the normal
thickness or hardness of bone causing it to become brittle. This bone
disease makes the bone grow weak and in the process escalates the
possibility of its fracturing easily even during minor injuries. In
Osteoporosis, the bone fracture can occur either in the form of
cracking or complete collapsing. Even though Osteoporosis-connected
fractures of the bone can take place in any body part, the commonly
affected areas are points are spine, hips and wrists.
Osteoporosis signs and symptoms
that include:
* Back pain, caused by a
fractured or collapsed vertebra
* Loss of height over time
* A stooped posture
* A bone fracture that occurs much more
easily than expected
The goal of treatment of osteoporosis is the prevention of bone fractures by reducing bone
loss or, preferably, by increasing bone density and strength.
Although early detection and timely treatment of osteoporosis can
substantially decrease the risk of future fractures, none of the
available treatments for osteoporosis are complete cures. In other
words, it is difficult to completely rebuild bone that has been
weakened by osteoporosis. Therefore, prevention of osteoporosis
is as important as treatment.
The following are osteoporosis
treatment and prevention measures:
* Lifestyle changes, including quitting
cigarette smoking, curtailing excessive alcohol intake, exercising
regularly, and consuming a balanced diet with adequate calcium and
vitamin D
* Medications that stop bone loss and
increase bone strength.
* Medications that increase bone
formation such as teriparatide (Forteo)
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