What is osteoporosis?

Some questions and answers about osteoporosis or bone loss:

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones of our body. There are 207 bones in our body. These bones are soft at birth. Then slowly the calcium accumulates in the bones and the bones become hard. Hardening increases bone density. As a result, the bones become stiff and strong. Bone density increases between the ages of 20 and 30 after birth. At a certain age (60-70 years) the bone density decreases a lot. There are certain measures of density reduction. For example, if the wood is eaten by worms, it becomes rough. Osteoporosis is the gradual erosion of the bones. In a word, it is like a bone eaten by worms.

What are the possible problems with osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis symptoms do not occur very often. But with a little pressure (if you fall while walking) it breaks down. In particular, the hip ball (the bones above the waist and legs) breaks easily at the beginning and the bones of the spine. The patients stay in bed for months. Death also occurs due to such fractures.
There are two types of osteoporosis. One being women. Bone loss is very rapid after their menstrual period. Women over the age of 45 stop menstruating. Then the decay begins. And bone loss in men starts after 65 years. At a certain age, bone loss begins. The 60-year-old man was found to have suffered maximum bone loss.

Bone loss can now be diagnosed at an early age. Because we have that kind of equipment. If the bone can be examined at the age of 40-50 years. Then in its initial state, it will be understood how much bone density there is. The concentration is very low, or normal. Those who have less are more likely to break. Then they need preventive treatment.

How is bone density tested?

If the test is -2.5 or more, there is a possibility of fracture. And if the bone density is -1.5, then the risk is medium. And if someone has 0, their bone condition is good.

Who can have osteoporosis?

Being a natural cause. Another is hereditary. If someone has a hereditary age-related bone disease, they may have osteoporosis of the next generation. Food is also an issue involved. It is important to have two products to keep the bones healthy. One is calcium, the other is vitamin D. These two things can lead to osteoporosis if not eaten as needed. Calcium is mainly found in milk, small fish, and vitamin D is mainly found in eggs, carrots, and various fruits. Prolonged use of some steroid drugs can damage bone density. And many women have uterine surgery. Those whose uterus is aborted stop menstruating earlier. In this case, they are more likely to get osteoporosis at a young age. People who sit all the time are also more likely to get osteoporosis.
Patients do not realize that their bones are decaying. Bone loss reduces the height of the body. Bends forward. Many will see the decay of the body is hunched over. In this case, bone loss has already started. If you measure the height, you will see that at first, their height was 160 centimeters. Then gradually 79.7, thus decreasing.
Many people have pain in the body. Someone has back pain, even pain all over the body. This pain is mainly due to their broken bones. It may not be possible to say when it broke. Someone can fall and break. If a large bone suddenly breaks, the patient will understand. Can't walk or stand. There will be severe pain.
People who do less physical work are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Fortunately, obese people have less osteoporosis. Those who are very dry have more chances.

What kind of treatment gives good results in this disease? What can be the latest method of treatment of osteoporosis?

One thing everyone needs to know is that as much as the bones have been eroded, it is never fully replenished. Those who have already started osteoporosis will take calcium and vitamin D. Now there are new drugs that are coming, such as daily, questions, monthly tablets. There are also annuals. It has to be paid every 1 year. These drugs are easily available in our country.
Those who have osteoporosis must be given medicine. As well as giving them some advice. I tell old people to walk with sticks, to avoid high and low places, to avoid slippery and broken. Lighting in the bathroom, corridor. The bathroom should be kept dry at all times as slippery can cause it to fall off. In addition, you have to go up and down the stairs from time to time.

Hormone replacement therapy What results in the treatment of osteoporosis? Does it have any side effects?

Hormone replacement therapy is given to women. Especially women who start osteoporosis after menstruation. In addition, those whose uterus has been removed by surgery are given hormone replacement therapy. Now there are small doses of tablets. These have fewer side effects. Medications have side effects. If any side effects occur, the medication should be discontinued.

How long can the treatment period of this disease be?

It will take 2-3 years. Then you have to decide by looking at the bone density. Then maybe the amount of medicine can be reduced. It can be understood by checking every year.

Does the patient recover completely after treatment?

It is the disease of the old man since. There is nothing to heal completely. But the point is to reduce the risk of breaking it. If caught early, it is possible to recover completely.

What should be done socially to prevent this disease?

Milk needs to be fed. small fish; fruits should be eaten. Exercise regularly. Older people, in leisure, have to take a little walk instead of sitting at home all day. Those who cannot walk can do light exercise at home