I. Osteoporosis.
WHO (World Health Organization) is a systemic bone and iliac disease characterized by reduced bone mass and degradation of bone microstructure, leading to increased bone fragility as well as susceptibility to fracture.
II. What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?
1, generalized weakness.
2, back pain, unexplained generalized or extremity aches and pains.
3. Shortening of body length and hunchback.
3. What are the hazards of osteoporosis?
1. Fracture.
2. Bedridden.
Who is prone to osteoporosis?
1. Older people
2. Postmenopausal women.
3. Lack of exercise and sun exposure.
4, excessive smoking and alcohol or excessive caffeine intake.
5, chronic liver disease, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism.
6, long-term use of steroid hormones and anti-epileptic drugs.
7, partial diet.
8, underweight.
V. Self-judgment of osteoporosis
If you have the following symptoms, suggest that you may suffer from osteoporosis.
1, height shortening.
2.Hunchback.
3, back pain or general bone pain.
4. Fractures from minor external forces.
5. general weakness and loss of muscle strength.
VI. Treatment of osteoporosis
1. Basic treatment
One hour of sunshine and at least half an hour of exercise every day (walking, tai chi, gymnastics, swimming).
Eat a nutritious, light, low-salt diet, a bottle of milk every day, and ensure sleep.
2. Can calcium and vitamin D alone cure osteoporosis?
Some people think that osteoporosis is a lack of calcium, and the treatment only requires calcium supplementation, which is wrong. Calcium, vitamin D and sunshine are the basic measures to prevent osteoporosis, and cannot be used as osteoporosis treatment drugs alone, but still need to use medication.
3. Drug treatment
Active vitamin D; traditional Chinese medicine; vitamin K2; strontium salt; methylparaben; calcitonin; bisphosphonates; estrogen; risedronate sodium, etc.
It is necessary to go to the regular hospital to do the relevant examination and diagnosis, and have the specialist’s guidance and standardized treatment.
4.Treatment of fracture
Both vertebral fracture and hip fracture can bring serious, even fatal blow to the elderly.
7. Prevention of osteoporosis
Eat more food rich in calcium and phosphorus, drink less coffee, strong tea and carbonated drinks; insist on exercise, sunbathing, no smoking, no drinking, and bone density check for women more than once a year after menopause, and take timely measures to actively treat related diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, steatorrhea, liver disease, chronic nephritis, hyperparathyroidism/hyperthyroidism, etc.