Kolkata: Most people are aware of the disease osteoporosis. This is actually a common bone disease. In this case the bones become weak. If bone loss continues over time, the risk of getting bitten increases. discussing this disease in detail Bone and Joint Surgery, Trauma and Orthopedics Department, Fortis Hospital, Richmond Road, Bengaluru, Dr. Sai Krishna and Naidu,
What is osteoporosis?
Bones become weak due to loss of bone mass and density. And he started catching birds in his bones. More than 1 crore people in India are affected by this problem. Initially no symptoms are seen. Gradually, back pain may occur. And with time the height of the patient keeps decreasing.
Does height really decrease with age?
Yes, it is true that the height of the patient keeps decreasing. This is partly due to disc dehydration. And as a result the functionality of the spine gets damaged. In case of severe osteoporosis, height loss occurs due to vertebral fractures at multiple levels.
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Who is more at risk?
This is usually seen in the elderly. Even post-menopausal women are at higher risk of this disease. This is not the end, IT workers and office workers can also suffer from this disease due to sitting for long periods of time. Even children are at risk. In fact, children now spend time at home. As a result, the risk of osteoporosis increases. Apart from this, lack of sun exposure will result in Vitamin D deficiency in the body. Due to this the bones became weak. In fact, while working or moving around, bone remodeling takes place. Therefore, one should walk an average of 5-6 thousand steps every day. Patients with calcium and vitamin D deficiency are at risk of gastrointestinal disease and renal failure. It is possible to control these diseases by supplementing the nutritional diet.
What is the difference between osteoporosis and osteoporosis?
Osteopenia is actually a mild condition of osteoporosis. Due to lack of work, it is mainly seen in young people. Apart from this, deficiency of nutrition, calcium and vitamin D is also responsible. This distinction can be made through certain tests.
Osteoporosis is diagnosed through which test?
Examination is decided based on age and disease history. In most cases the disease is diagnosed through DEXA scan. FRAX Tool is a free online tool to get help with osteoporosis fractures.
What is the method of resistance?
The only way to resist is to work. Calcium and Vitamin D deficiency can be compensated through working out, walking, getting out in the sun and having a healthy diet. Which is helpful in strengthening bones.
What are the treatment methods?
Treatment depends on the condition and diagnosis. One of the medical methods is
As per doctor’s advice, minors will have to take Vitamin D and Calcium supplements daily.
Men and women at risk need bisulfonate.
Hormone replacement therapy is required in post-menopausal women.
One of the specific bone building drugs used to reduce risk is teripartide.
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