A medical condition affecting human bones causes bones to lose their density and strength, so any fall or mild activity may cause fractures. These often occur in the hip, wrist, or spine bones. They can occur at any age, but they are more common in older people and are more prevalent among women.
Osteoporosis affects both women and men, but women may be more vulnerable to osteoporosis, especially after menopause due to the sudden drop in estrogen. As a person ages, the rate of bone demolition increases from the rate of reconstruction, creating changes in the whole bone as well as damaging connective tissue that coheres to the joint, connecting muscles to bones.
Symptoms
Poor hand capacity when hand-grasping objects
Short stature over time
Lower back pain due to ruptured or broken vertebrae
Ease of developing bone fractures more than expected
Osteoporosis
Joint stiffness
Complications
Bone fractures, especially in the spine or hip
Spinal fractures
Risk factors
Aging
Low-mobility lifestyle
Early menopause
The family history of the disease
Thyroid problems
Gastrointestinal surgery
Kidney or liver disease
Cancer
Rheumatoid arthritis
Excessive alcohol intake
Smoking
Prevention
Sufficient daily dose of calcium: 1000 milligrams
Food sources rich in calcium: milk derivatives, leafy vegetables, salmon, sardines and tofu
Exercise
Quit smoking and avoid excessive alcohol intake
Take supplements (under the supervision of a physician)
Diagnosis of osteoporosis
Bone density tests
Blood tests to measure calcium and vitamin D levels
When to visit a doctor?
We advise you to go to the doctor if you take corticosteroids for several consecutive months or have a family history of the disease.
