Osteoporosis is more deadly, especially for elderly women: Dr. Suresh Arora
Faridabad/Alive News : Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease, because there are often no telltale symptoms until a fracture occurs. Basically it is an old ager disease, in which the bones become weak and are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine, and wrist.
Who Gets Osteoporosis?
See it too common disease in India, Millions of people either already have osteoporosis or are at high risk due to low bone mass. Osteoporosis can occur in both men and women and at around 40 to 45 years passed, but it is the most common in older women. Let me tell you again this disease is not found in lower age people.
Osteoporosis more common in older women than men
However, women are m tors. Women have less bone mass than men, tend to live longer and take in less calcium. In women, the rate of bone loss speeds up after menopause, when estrogen levels fall.
What Causes Osteoporosis?
Sex hormones. Low estrogen levels due to missing menstrual periods or to menopause can cause osteoporosis in women. Low testosterone levels can bring on osteoporosis in men.
Anorexia nervosa. This eating disorder can lead to osteoporosis.
Calcium and vitamin D intake. A diet low in calcium and vitamin D makes you more prone to bone loss.
Medication use. Some medicines increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Activity level. Lack of exercise or long-term bed rest can cause weak bones.
Smoking. Cigarettes are bad for bones, and the heart, and lungs, too.
Drinking alcohol. Too much alcohol can cause bone loss and broken bones.
Different between Arthritis & Osteoporosis
See, both arthritis and osteoporosis can affect seniors, but many do not understand the difference between the two. Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that causes pain in the hips, knees, neck, back, or hands, while osteoporosis bones lose their density and become more brittle.
Exercise
Exercise helps your bones grow stronger. To increase bone strength, you can:
Walk
Hike
Jog
Climb stairs
Lift weights
Play tennis
Dance.
How Is Osteoporosis Diagnosed?
A bone mineral density test is the best way to check your bone health. This test can: DEXA Scan
BMD Test Diagnose osteoporosis and tell you whether you are likely to break a bone. Check bone strength See if treatments are making the bones stronger.
How Is Osteoporosis Treated?
Treatment for osteoporosis includes:
A balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
An exercise plan
A healthy lifestyle
Medications, if needed.
