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Osteoporosis
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Meaning and Symptoms
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Meaning A disease that damages the bones is
osteoporosis. "Its name derives from the Latin
for "porous bones." There are narrow gaps within
a stable bone, like a honeycomb. The size of
these spaces is increased by osteoporosis, which
allows the bone to lose strength and density. The
exterior of the bone, however, becomes softer and
thinner. People with osteoporosis, when
performing regular tasks such as standing or
walking, are at a high risk of fractures or bone
breaks. Ribs, elbows, and the bones in the wrists
and back are the most frequently affected bones.


Symptoms Osteoporosis doesn't have any
symptoms sometimes. When you crack a bone in a
comparatively mild fall or injury, the first
indication that you will have it is (known as a
low-impact fracture). In the hip, spine, or
elbow, fractures are most probable.
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Causes and Treatment
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Causes Poor diet If your diet does not
contain enough calcium or vitamin D, or if you
are underweight, you are at increased risk for
osteoporosis. SmokingTobacco is directly toxic
to bones. It decreases the estrogen level in
women and can induce early menopause. Smoking
decreases testosterone activity in males, and
this can also damage bones. Drinking Drinking a
lot of alcohol limits the body's capacity to make
bones. It also raises the probability that the
bone will crack as a result of a fall. Family
history Osteoporosis happens in families,
possibly because there are genetic causes that
influence bone growth. If a close member has
sustained a fracture due to osteoporosis, so your
own risk of fracture is likely to be higher than
average.

Treatment If the examination indicates
that you have osteoporosis, the doctor will
consult with you to establish a recovery plan.
Your doctor would also recommend drugs as well as
dietary changes. These lifestyle improvements can
include increasing the consumption of calcium and
vitamin D, as well as having proper
exercise. There is no cure for osteoporosis, but
adequate care will help preserve and reinforce
the bones. These treatments can help slow bone
loss in your body, and some of the treatments can
promote the development of new bones.
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