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Osteoporosis – Are You at risk?
Posted on 3rd Feb 2016
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that stems from loss of tissue, usually as a result of a calcium or vitamin D deficiency or hormonal changes. Your bones become fragile and brittle and can easily break.
As you get older, a broken bone can really change your life. It can cause disability, making it harder to do daily tasks that most people take for granted, like dressing, bringing in the groceries or walking to the mailbox.
Can osteoporosis affect all your bones?
Yes! Though breaks are most common in the wrist, hip and especially the spine’s vertebrae - our bodies are supported by our vertebrae. When osteoporosis attacks the spine it can cause acute problems for women. Simple activities like lifting objects, bending forward or climbing the stairs can cause a fracture.
What are some signs of osteoporosis?
- Shrinking in height
- Pain in the back
- Curvature in your back
- Hunched shoulders and/or sloping posture
Who is a risk of getting osteoporosis?
Several factors can play a part in developing this condition. Some you can control and some you can’t.
What you can’t control like; being a girl, aging, having a thin, small body, menopause, genetics and lack of exercise all play a role in osteoporosis.
Certain medicines you have taken for any length of time such as glucocorticoids, anti-seizure medicines, Antacids with aluminum, some cancer treatments, Gonadotropin, or replacement thyroid hormones can also aid in loss of tissue causing osteoporosis.
Is there a way to help prevent osteoporosis?
A great way to prevent weak bones is to work on building strong ones. No matter your age, it is never too late to start.
As we age, we can’t replace new bone as fast as our old bones lose tissue. Menopause only makes the loss go faster. But don’t give up. There are a steps you can take to help prevent bone loss and to slow the natural aging of bones so that they don’t become as brittle and weak.
Check your calcium level!
Getting enough calcium in your diet is crucial to your aging bones. There are several foods you can add to your diet as well as calcium supplements. Foods high in calcium are dark leafy greens, white cheese, low fat milk and yogurt, bok choy, broccoli, okra, almonds, and sardines.
