Symptoms and treatment of osteoporosis

 Symptoms and treatment of osteoporosis

Hello friends, how are you? Today I will discuss the problem of osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disease. Osteoporosis is a degenerative disease of the bones. This problem reduces the density of the bones become light and brittle and increases the risk of bone fractures. Every year, more than 9 million people in the world break their bones due to osteoporosis. For this the individual, family, society and the state have to pay a lot of price. So it is time to build a social awareness movement on osteoporosis. In this situation, today, October 20 is being celebrated as World Osteoporosis Day. The day is observed every year to create global awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Those at risk of osteoporosis As mentioned earlier, the disease is more common in women in their fifties and post-menopause. In addition, people with a history of bone fractures, long-term use of steroids or convulsions, excessive smoking or alcohol, low-calcium diets, underweight weight loss, and a lack of physical activity are at increased risk. Osteoporosis can also be caused by some rheumatic diseases, diseases of the thyroid and reproductive glands, problems with the absorption of nutrients and vitamins from the esophagus. Symptoms There are usually no symptoms of osteoporosis until the bone is broken. However, in most patients, the bones are broken by a light blow from a height equal to the head. When the bones are broken again, pain and bending of the bones are created. When the groin bone is broken, the patient cannot stand with the mass on the affected leg and the affected leg becomes slightly shorter than the other leg. Fractures of the spinal cord cause pain in the back or waist and the patient is slightly bent in front. This disease can also break the wrist. Understand how If a person falls from a slight height or breaks a bone with a minor injury, especially the spine, wrist, groin, thigh and ribs, he or she is considered to have osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can also be diagnosed by measuring the bone density of people at risk. The risk of osteoporosis can be determined with the help of an online app called FRAX. There is also a Bengali version of this app. Disease prevention and treatment The first step in preventing osteoporosis is to identify and prevent it. Lifestyle changes, physical activity, regular exercise, and a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D are important. People at risk should seek treatment by identifying the risk if necessary. Because once the bones are broken, the complications that arise are many. Bone fractures are one of the leading causes of inactivity, bed rest or inactivity in older people. It also increases the risk of death in the elderly. Therefore, if osteoporosis is suspected, it is necessary to seek the help of a specialist. The physician will understand the nature of the patient and the extent of the disease and decide on the necessary medication or treatment.