'Silent disease' affects every third woman without symptoms: What is it about
Why osteoporosis is so insidious (photo: Pixabay)
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them more susceptible to fractures. As people age, the risk of developing osteoporosis increases, particularly in women, reports Daily Express.
What you need to know about osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakening of the bones, which makes them more prone to fractures, and the risk of developing it increases with age. However, understanding your condition and changing your lifestyle can have a significant impact on its prevention and treatment.
There are eight key facts about osteoporosis that everyone should know to maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of fractures as we age.
Physiotherapist Sam Bhide said that osteoporosis is often referred to as a "silent disease" because it progresses asymptomatically until a fracture occurs.
The disease does not cause any general pain or other symptoms. It is the broken bones that can cause pain, not osteoporosis itself.
Why are women more vulnerable
Osteoporosis is more common among women. The reason is that they have smaller and thinner bones (low bone mass) compared to men.
Estrogen, which protects bone density, gradually decreases after menopause, accelerating bone loss, and making women more prone to bone density problems. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can also temporarily reduce calcium levels.
People with osteoporosis can break their bones due to minor physical activity.
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weaker and break more easily, even after a minor bump or fall.
Osteoporosis can usually affect the spine, hips, and wrists. People with osteoporosis can break bones through really minor daily activities, such as moving a pot in the garden or simply bending over to pick up the dishes in the kitchen.
There are many risk factors, with age and genetics at the top of the list. As we age, bone density naturally decreases, and genetic predisposition plays a role.
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