Woman - Osteoporosis

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All ladies who are thirty-five and above have heard their doctor mention about Osteoporosis.

We all know that it is a disease that affects bones. All bones are basically porous meaning they have pores and have a honeycomb sort of shape but when osteoporosis affects the bone the gap between the bones increase.

This results in fragile bones and it weakens them to the point where they start breaking due to very small reasons like sneezing.

Unfortunately, it is very common after a certain age, and bone density keeps decreasing as time passes, and that causes osteoporosis. The problem is that it is more common among women than men due to many reasons. Men are unlikely to be affected by osteoporosis.

The reasons for women can vary from family history, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, poor nutrition to excessive smoking.

Symptoms

According to the mayo clinic, the symptoms may include back pain, loss of height, bad posture, and bones taking ages to repair. You can read more here

Prevention

As doctors say prevention is better than cure. Women can prevent it since we know we are most likely to be affected by it. We will tell you how you can prevent it so that you can avoid this terrible disease in the future.

Get Tested

It is wise to know your risk especially if you are an aging female in your late thirties or early forties. This is the perfect time to start preventive measure but you start prevention at any age.

If you have a family history of osteoporosis and you have broken bones in the past. You should get your bone density checked so that you know if you are at a risk or not.

If you are at risk you can start the treatment prescribed by your doctor early. It is mainly diagnosed at menopause and this when you should typically get tested. This way you won’t have to go to Atlanta orthopedics or any other orthopedic for that matter.

Exercise from an Early Age

If you start exercising from an early age you can very well avoid osteoporosis altogether. There are so many bone-strengthening exercises available for you to do. Some people have weak bones since their childhood and those are the ones most at risk.

If you have broken a few bones as a child and as an adult then you should exercise. Walking, running and swimming is very helpful. You should at least exercise 30 minutes a day four to five times a week.

Calcium and Vitamin D Intake is Important:

Calcium and vitamin D are important in bone development as these two give major strength to your bones and most people do not take the required daily amount that an average adult needs. If you really wish to avoid this terrible disease then we urge you to take calcium and vitamin D

Yogurt, okra, white beans Lentil, almond, milk, and salmon are some of the most calcium-rich food one of these should be a part of your daily diet to get enough calcium.

Both vegan and non-vegan food are on the list so all of us can choose the desired option and incorporate it into our diet.

Vitamin D rich includes fatty fish, orange juice, soybeans, cheese, and egg yolk. One of these foods should be in your daily diet.

Limit your Alcohol Consumption and Stop Smoking

These two things are bad for your overall health and we know all know that. But they are worse for your poor bones and cause them to go weak and brittle and this results in multiple fractures throughout your adult life.

It is good to quit alcohol altogether but if you can’t do that at least limit its consumption. Smoking, however, is a big no you should stop smoking for good if you have any signs of weak bones. Smoking causes a lot of other life-threatening diseases any way it is best to stop.

(See also: Top Tricks to Keep Away From the Habit of Smoking)

All in all, osteoporosis can be avoided with the help of a healthy routine and prevention. Preventive measures are very important for a healthy fulfilling life. Women are at greater risk so they should consider bringing these changes in their life.

About The Author:

Dr. Matthew Johnson is an Orthopedic Surgeon and writer for many medical journals and blogs. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, his clinical practice focuses on the treatment of back and neck injuries in patients as a result of trauma usually from some sort of accident. He uses research and writing as a way to improve patient care. In addition to specializing in back and neck injuries, Dr. Johnson and his team also focus on the knee and shoulder, including ACL reconstruction, PCL reconstruction, meniscus surgery including repairs and transplantation, and cartilage repair surgery such as OAT and osteochondral allograft as well as shoulder stabilization, labral repair and rotator cuff repair.

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