Description

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle, to the point that even minor stressor like trivial fall can result in a fracture. The hip, and spine are the most prevalent or common sites for osteoporosis-related fractures.

Severe Osteoporosis-

Osteoporosis might worsen if not treated properly. Fractures become more likely when bones get thinner and weaker.

Symptoms-

In the early phases of bone loss, there are usually no symptoms. However, if your are suffering from osteoporosis, you may experience the following indications and symptoms:

• A cracked or compressed vertebra causes back pain.
• Height loss over time
• a stooping position
• A bone that is significantly more easily broken than expected

Risk factors-

Your age, race, lifestyle choices, and medical problems and medications are all variables that can raise your risk of developing osteoporosis.

Some osteoporosis risk factors are beyond your control, such as:

• Women are much more prone      than men to acquire osteoporosis.
• Age. The risk of      osteoporosis increases as you get older.
• Race. If you're white or  Asian, you're more likely to have osteoporosis.
• History of the family. You're more likely to get osteoporosis if you have a parent who has it,      especially if your mother or father has had a hip fracture.
• Size of the body frame. Men and women with small physical frames are at a higher risk because they may      have less bone mass to draw on as they get older.

Prevention-

Maintaining the health of your bones throughout your life requires good nutrition and regular activity.

• Calcium

Between the ages of around 19 and 50, men and women require 1,000 mg of calcium each day. When women reach the age of 50 and males reach the age of 70, the daily dose climbs to 1,200 milligrammes.

• Vitamin D is an important nutrient.

Vitamin D helps bone health by increasing the body's ability to absorb calcium. Sunlight can provide some vitamin D, but it may not be a useful source if you live at a high latitude, are housebound, or habitually use sunscreen or avoid the sun because of skin cancer.

• Exercise

Exercise can aid in the development of strong bones and the prevention of bone loss. Exercise will assist your bones regardless of when you begin, but you will get the greatest benefits if you begin routinely exercising.