Osteoporosis, a disease that you need to be careful of

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Column: Good health with Rama
Author: Asst. Prof. Dr. Chainan Magnificently beautiful Department of Sports Medicine Department of Orthopedics Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Bones are an important part of the body’s structural system. It is the core of the muscles. Adhesive tendons It allows the body to move and is a storage area for the mineral calcium. If not nourished, it will cause osteoporosis. That may affect the condition of bones breaking or breaking easily.

This disease will have reduced bone mass. which causes bone resorption faster than bone formation Decreases bone value If you fall or get even the slightest bump, it may crack or break.

Risk factors are people aged 65 years and over, being underweight. Women after menopause smoke, drink alcohol, genetics, drink coffee, tea, soda, and eat foods high in sodium. Too much protein or fiber Not eating enough calcium-rich foods Using steroids for a long time, having diabetes, joint disease, and rheumatoid arthritis

The bones that are most commonly found to have osteoporosis are: hip joint, spine, forearm

The danger of this disease is asymptomatic. But reduced bone mass will result in bones breaking easily. This causes dangerous complications as a result.

Complications such as paralysis-paralysis, arched back, hunchback, bloodstream infections It’s difficult to help yourself. Slower movement, pressure sores (in the case of bedridden patients)

Types of osteoporosis

Primary osteoporosis Happens to menopausal women. This is because the hormone estrogen that controls the female reproductive system in the body has decreased. Found approximately 15-20 years after menopause has passed.

Occurs in the elderly 50 years and older when the body deteriorates. The work of various hormones in the body will be less effective.

Secondary osteoporosis It can be found in all genders and ages, such as people with diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic kidney failure. There was an accident.

type

1. Normal bone means having bone mass within 1 standard deviation. (Bone mass value greater than -1)

2. Thin bone means having a bone mass value between 1-2.5 (the bone mass value is between -1 and -2.5).

3.Osteoporosis means having a bone mass value of 2.5 or less than the standard deviation. (Bone mass value less than -2.5)

Ways to prevent it: refrain from drinking alcohol and caffeine, eat food from all 5 food groups, eat brown rice instead of white rice. Eat fruits and vegetables Eat lean meats, eggs, and nuts. Avoid eating salty and sugary foods. Eat foods high in calcium, such as milk.

Methods of treatment: exercise, taking anti-bone resorption drugs such as estrogen. Calcitonin Calcium Hormone

Exercise appropriately for your age, such as aerobic dancing, brisk walking, jogging to keep your joints strong. Be careful of falls. Eat foods high in calcium such as milk and get exposed to sunlight (contains vitamin D) if abnormal symptoms occur. You should see a doctor immediately.