Department of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement
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What is Osteoporosis ?
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle. It's so fragile that even a fall or mild movement like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist, or spine.
Bone is a living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when new bone formation cannot keep up with the loss of old bone.
Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races. However, Caucasian and Asian women, especially older postmenopausal women, are most at risk. Medications, a healthy diet, and exercise can help prevent bone loss and strengthen already weak bones.
There are usually no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss. However, when osteoporosis weakens the bones, the following signs and symptoms may occur:
- Back pain due to spinal fracture or crush
- Weight loss over time
- Stooped posture
- Bones that fracture much more easily than expected
Your bones are in a constant state of renewal, with new bone being formed and old bone being broken down. When you're young, your body builds new bone faster than it breaks down old bone, increasing bone mass. After the early 20s, this process slows down and most people reach peak bone mass by the age of 30. With age, bone mass is lost faster than it is built.
Your chance of developing osteoporosis depends on how much bone mass you achieved in your youth. Maximum bone mass is partly inherited and also varies among ethnic groups. The higher your peak bone mass, the more bone you have "in the bank" and the less likely you are to develop osteoporosis with age.
Diet and lifestyle are two important risk factors that can be controlled to prevent osteoporosis. Replacing lost estrogen with hormone therapy is also a powerful defense against osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Established treatments for osteoporosis include exercise, vitamin and mineral supplements, and medications. Exercise and supplementation are often recommended to prevent osteoporosis. Weight bearing, resistance and balance exercises are all important.
There are several types of drugs used to treat osteoporosis. Your doctor will work with you to find what works best for you. There is no single drug that is best for treating osteoporosis. The "best" treatment is the treatment that works best for you.
Yes, Osteoporosis treatment is available in Bareilly at Gangasheel Hospital by the team of expert Orthopedics in the city.