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Osteoporosis is a disease of bone that leads to an increased risk of fracture. In osteoporosis the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporosis is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in women as a bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass (20-year-old healthy female average) as measured by DXA; the term "established osteoporosis" includes the presence of a fragility fracture. Osteoporosis is most common in women after menopause, when it is called postmenopausal osteoporosis, but may also develop in men, and may occur in anyone in the presence of particular hormonal disorders and other chronic diseases or as a result of medications, specifically glucocorticoids, when the disease is called steroid- or glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (SIOP or GIOP). Given its influence is the risk of fragility fracture, osteoporosis may significantly affect life expectancy and quality of life. Osteoporosis can be prevented with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication; in people with osteoporosis, treatment may involve both. Lifestyle change includes preventing falls and exercise; medication includes calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates and several others. Fall-prevention advice includes exercise to tone deambulatory muscles, proprioception-improvement exercises; equilibrium therapies may be included. Exercise with its anabolic effect, may at the same time stop or reverse osteoporosis. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  healthworksrf.com 224px x 302px | 17.60kB [source page] increasing our bone mass is important in helping to maintain our posture and improve our overall fitness When we preserve our bone density we are preserving our health and our lives Sadly an estimated 24 million Americans have osteoporosis but many do not realize it That s one in ten members of the US population affected by the bone weakening disease Between the ages  medisave.co.uk 555px x 416px | 31.30kB [source page] Click to enlarge For illustration only  img370.imageshack.us 400px x 374px | 27.80kB [source page] La practica del Metodo Pilates previene la aparicion de osteoporosis evita fracturas en el caso de que esta enfermedad ya se haya instaurado mejora patologias como la fibromialgia y From Yahoo Image Search: "Osteoporosis"  nursingtimes.net unknown Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:25:02 GM Guidelines saying the bone density of postmenopausal women should be monitored if they are taking . osteoporosis. drugs is a waste of time and money, according to scientists.  nebulizer-store.com Mr Nebulizer ue, 09 Jun 2009 21:33:02 GM i remember reading about that somewhere, but i forgot the explanation for it.  arc.org.uk Arthritis Research Campaign (mailto: ) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:37:00 GM A new report has revealed the difficulties in persuading . osteoporosis. patients to take the drugs which will prevent further bone loss. From Google Blog Search: "Osteoporosis"  news.google.com Walkertown Herald Times (NC)-Canadians with postmenopausal osteoporosis have a new treatment option that provides proven protection against fractures, with a convenient, ... and more » news.google.com CBS News Should we make fun of people who suffer from osteoporosis , a disease that rarely strikes African Americans? No, we'd be appalled as we should be when lack ... and more » news.google.com St. Augustine Record A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Many sites offer finger-stick blood tests to ... and more » From Google News Search: "Osteoporosis" How can I prevent osteoporosis while I am a teenager? Q. How can I prevent osteoporosis while I am a teenager? Not only osteoperosis, but any other illness that generally develops during agin? Asked by Cows - Sat Mar 29 16:16:26 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. You can drink milk or calcium-fortified drinks, or even anything that has calcium. Osteoporosis is a bone condition in which your bones become brittle and calcium makes them stronger. Another way to prevent osteoporosis is by exercising. The exercise will strengthen the muscles around the bone, thus supporting them so that they don't break. And once again, eat healthy because its just good for you :)! I hope this helps. Answered by hollyyy51 - Sat Mar 29 16:24:59 2008 Why do a lot of astronauts get osteoporosis? Q. Why do I often hear that it's not uncommon for astronauts to get osteoporosis and other osteo conditions? Asked by Aaron - Fri Apr 24 02:06:24 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. Because one thing that strengthens are bones, besides the chemical elements like calcium, is Gravity. The constant pull on gravity, and the need to repell from it with everyday things such as walking, standing etc, makes them strong. Bones become brittle and easy to break once gravity is taken, much like oesteoporosis. Since there is no gravity in space, what do the astronauts strengthen their limbs with? Answered by ZIM Presidential Elections 2012 - Fri Apr 24 02:12:30 2009 Is it common to have problems tolerating new osteoporosis meds?
Q. Several months ago the doctor said my low bone density should be treated. He tried me on Fosamax first and I got so sick. I didn't know for a while that it was the medication doing it, but it totally tore up my intestinal tract and I dropped down to 93 lbs. After several months of recovery, and taking Prilosec with meals; he has started me on Actonel. This week was my second dose and I am starting to have terrible abdominal pain and diarrhea. It all feels too familiar. Asked by Sharon P - Thu Oct 25 23:38:17 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. Yes, what you describe is definitely one of the unpleasant symptoms of many of these meds against osteoporosis. I do not take them just for this reason. The stomach pains are so bad I can't tolerate it. I therefore just try to eat lots of foods that contain Calcium and also add Calcium+D pills. I have had no bone loss in the past 5 years, I do walk everyday for an hour it has been said it helps to keep the bones strong. Answered by unknown - Fri Oct 26 10:52:26 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Osteoporosis" |
