Why Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is caused by a decrease in bone mass per unit volume and increased bone absorption, which leads to calcium loss and bone damage. It often occurs in elderly men and postmenopausal women. Back pain will occur, and the pain will radiate along both sides of the spine. Due to the compression and deformation of the vertebral body, there will be a shortening of stature and hunchback. Severe osteoporosis will lead to fractures. The elderly should pay special attention to the above symptoms, determine the bone density, clearly diagnose osteoporosis, and actively treat it. Take drugs that inhibit bone absorption and promote bone formation, such as calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates, calcitonin, estrogen, parathyroid hormone and other drugs for treatment. Eat more high-calcium foods and get more sun to supplement calcium.

What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is caused by the reduction of bone tissue per unit volume, leading to bone damage. It is more common in women after menopause and elderly men. Due to the decline in estrogen levels, endocrine disorders or decreased renal function, decreased vitamin D activity, affecting the absorption and utilization of calcium, osteoporosis, body bone pain will occur, back pain will often occur, the pain will delay the radiation of both sides of the spine, rest or bed rest will be reduced, and the pain will be aggravated by standing for a long time, bending, defecation, and coughing. Due to the compression and deformation of the vertebral body, the length is shortened and the hunchback is hunched. The most serious consequence of osteoporosis is fracture. To prevent osteoporosis, the elderly should eat more high-calcium foods, go out more to bask in the sun, and exercise appropriately.

Which department should I go to for osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is caused by a significant decrease in bone mass and increased bone absorption, which leads to calcium loss and bone damage. Osteoporosis can be clearly diagnosed by orthopedics, bone density measurement, and X-ray examination of the affected joints. Drugs that inhibit bone absorption and promote bone formation should be taken, such as calcium, vitamin D, bisphosphonates, calcitonin, parathyroid hormone and other drugs. Get more sun and try to exercise properly. Eat more high-quality protein and high-calcium foods, such as milk, eggs, lean meat, fish, sesame, dried shrimps, etc., and supplement calcium, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins.