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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Introduction

Osteoporosis is a term that refers to the loss of bone mass, which can lead to debilitating fractures. Osteoporosis affects nearly all women, and more than half of men over 50 years old. The disease increases with age and contributes to 1.5 million hospitalizations every year in the INDIA.

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become thinner and more likely to break. It's not uncommon for people of all ages, but it is most common in older people. For example, women who are 65 and older have a 50% chance of having osteoporosis and men who are 70 or older have about a 60% chance.

Osteoporosis affects both men and women, but it's usually diagnosed in women because they're more likely to develop symptoms later in life (like bone loss).

Osteoporosis-related fractures

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle. A fracture can happen to anyone, but it's more common in older people because of the natural loss of bone density.

A fracture is a break in a bone caused by trauma or disease (such as osteoporosis). Fractures may occur at any age, but they're more likely to happen after age 50. If you experience pain from your broken bone, see your doctor as soon as possible so they can treat the injury properly and fix it before further damage occurs.

Fractures may require surgery or casts if they are near joints such as hips or shoulders; certain types of fractures also affect mobility significantly even after healing has occurred

Types of Osteoporosis

There are three main types of osteoporosis:

Primary osteoporosis, which is caused by a lower than normal amount of bone tissue. The bones lose their density and become more fragile. This type can also cause other health problems such as lung disease, heart disease and stroke.

Secondary osteoporosis, which occurs when you have been diagnosed with an underlying condition that causes your bones to become weaker over time (for example, after a major injury). If you have secondary osteoporosis but don’t have any other underlying conditions affecting your health (such as anorexia nervosa), then it may not be classified as primary or secondary until further testing has been done on the condition itself – this process could take several months depending on how long ago someone was first diagnosed with the condition!

Secondary osteoporosis tends not to cause serious issues until later stages when it becomes advanced enough so that fractures start occurring more frequently than would normally be expected based off what we know about typical lifestyles among people who live long lives without any major health issues being detected beforehand."

Causes of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and calcium. Low levels of these minerals can lead to bone loss, especially in the elderly population.

Other causes include:

Lack of physical activity

Smoking or alcohol abuse (especially combined with smoking)

Family history of osteoporosis or other bone diseases such as Paget’s disease or hyperparathyroidism

Risk factors for osteoporosis

Low body weight.

Excessive alcohol consumption.

Smoking.

Family history of osteoporosis.

Lack of physical activity, including exercise-related injuries and pain that prevents regular exercise (such as arthritis).

Additionally, a person who is over 50 years old or female is at higher risk for developing osteoporosis because these groups have longer periods during their lifetimes when their bones are under more stress than younger individuals do due to hormonal changes or other factors affecting bone development.*

Complications of osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a serious condition that can lead to broken bones, pain and disability. It also increases your risk of developing other health conditions like heart disease, stroke or cancer. If you have osteoporosis, it’s important to treat it as soon as possible so you don't experience any long-term complications.

Osteoporosis is sometimes called "the silent disease" because bone loss occurs without symptoms

Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease. It’s also known as "the silent disease," because it can occur without symptoms until a fracture occurs.

Osteoporosis affects about 10% of women and 20% of men over age 50, but that number increases to 30% or more after age 65.

There are several types of osteoporosis:

Osteoporosis due to thinning (lack) or loss (decrease) in the size and density of your bones

Osteopenia is where you have too little bone tissue to support your weight on daily activities and may be associated with an increased risk for fractures; it does not cause any symptoms yet has been linked with an increased risk for hip fracture later in life

Conclusion

Osteoporosis is a serious disease that can cause significant disability and even death. It is not just a condition affecting older people, but it can affect anyone at any age.