Osteoporosis is common bone disease which majorly occur with ageing. It is also known as softening of bone because in this disease,the bone mass decreases,which increase the chances of bone fracture by little pressure or fall from little height.
Causes;This disease is caused by many factors but the prominent and common factors responsible for this disease are following:Imbalance between new bone formation and old bone cells re absorption.
This disease also occurs, when there deficiency of calcium and potassium in the blood.The calcium is obtain from bones to maintain the calcium level in the blood and in this way bones become week.
It can also occur as a side effect from medication for other disease.
In female it can occur from operation for complete removal of ovaries.
Symptoms
- back pain
- Loss of height over period of time
- Bone fracture that occur more easily.
There is no proper treatment for this disease . To reduce pain and to increase the mineral level in the body pills are given.
Change of life style is also important in the treatment of this disease.Milk should be taken regularly and proper exercise should be done on regular basis.
Foods rich in vitamin D and minerals like calcium should be taken.
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