World Osteoporosis Day: Timely Prevention Can Help Delay Bone Loss
The World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is observed on 20th October every year. World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated to raise global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps.
In India, Osteoporotic fractures are very common in both females as well as males and affect around 10 million people every year. As per a study conducted in 2013, approximately 50 million Indians are suffering from Osteoporosis or have low bone mass.
Osteoporosis is frequently known as the silent disease as it does not show any symptoms until you get a fracture. Therefore the condition is often termed as 'The Silent Disease’. Low calcium intake contributes to diminished bone density, early bone loss and an increased risk of fractures. Eating disorders. Severely restricting food intake and being underweight weakens bone in both men and women. Risk factors for osteoporosis include aging, low body weight, low sex hormones or menopause, smoking, and some medications.
Osteoporosis is a condition that can have serious effects. It can lead to fractures, which can be painful, take a long time to heal, and lead to other complications. For instance, treatment for a hip fracture can include staying in bed for long periods, which raises your risk of blood clots, pneumonia, and other infections.
Treatment:
If your doctor thinks you may have osteoporosis or that you’re at risk of developing it, they’ll likely suggest a bone density test. Your doctor will likely prescribe medications as well as lifestyle changes. These lifestyle changes can include increasing your intake of calcium and vitamin D, as well as getting appropriate exercise. There’s no cure for osteoporosis, but proper treatment can help protect and strengthen your bones. These treatments can help slow the breakdown of bone in your body, and some treatments can spur the growth of new bone.
