Pains, difficulty in breathing and in some cases, death are the ill effects of osteoporosis. It progressively develops without noticing and is found mainly in spines, hips and wrists. The fractures occur without pain but when develop and reach in acute stage are found to be difficult and painful.

The word osteoporosis simply means” porous “bones. It is the condition in which the bones become brittle, weak and easy to break resulting to fracture. It is the major public health threat among those persons aging from 50 and beyond. The changes in aging such as menstruation and the sudden fluctuation of body hormones may result to this disease. The inability of the produces bone cells in the old age may contribute to the factor of developing osteoporosis.
Since this disease is not normal in the stage of aging, therefore, we can say that osteoporosis is preventable.

What are the chances of having Osteoporosis?

There enumerable risks of having the disease like being a female; a slender and thin body figure; family history or genetically acquired; low intake of calcium vitamin D and exercise; inactive lifestyle like fond of watching TV and computers; having a Caucasian and Asian race; using of medicines in treating asthma, seizure, gastrointestinal problems and hypothyroidism; smoking; alcoholism and increasing age.

How to protect yourself from osteoporosis?

An ounce of prevention is said to be better than a pound of cure.
Since osteoporosis is preventable, there are several ways on keeping away yourself from such disease. In early stage, one should have a plenty of exercise to build strong bones. Another way is to develop a good habit and eating plenty of calcium. Know the food the foods that are rich in such nutrients like dairy products, milk and eggs and other similar foods.

It has also to be point out that being in the sun without the sunscreen for fifteen (15) minutes can help in the reduction of the risk of having osteoporosis. This essential vitamin can be also acquired through eating egg yolk, saltwater fish, liver and fortified milk.
Maintaining the ideal weight and being physically active in the early 30’s of one’s life is also recommendable. Quit in smoking and over intake of alcohol may help in building a healthy lifestyle and good bones. Maintaining a good posture and prevention of injuries and fall are advised.

How Osteoporosis is being treated?

Science has been conquering every dimension men could think. Medicines and treatment for osteoporosis is available. Some of them are Calcotinin (Actonel, a brand name for example), bisphosponates , Estrogen Hormone Therapy and Estrogen Replacement Therapy, and other medicines and treatments.

– Professional Health Care Services, Inc.