Can osteoporosis be prevented

Answer 1

OsteoporosisOsteoporosis is a disease of bone in which the bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is altered. Osteoporotic bones are more at risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) in women as a bone mineral density 2.5 standard deviations below peak bone mass (20-year-old sex-matched healthy person average) as measured by DXA; the term "established osteoporosis" includes the presence of a fragility fracture. While treatment modalities are becoming available (such as the bisphosphonates), prevention is still considered the most important way to reduce fracture. Due to its hormonal component, more women, particularly after menopause, suffer from osteoporosis than men. In addition it may be caused by various hormonal conditions, smoking and medications (specifically glucocorticoids) as well as many chronic diseases.1

• Get your daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D
• Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise
• Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol
• Talk to your healthcare provider about bone health
• When appropriate, have a bone density test and take medication

Answer 2

A bone disease that men and women can get. This disease thins and weakens bones putting them at risk for broken bones.

Preventive measures a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing exercises, not smoking, and not drinking excessive alcohol. Some doctors have older patients get a bone scan every year to monitor any change in bone density.

Answer 3

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become porous and tend to break more easily. This condition is more common in women than men, and your risk increases with age. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent osteoporosis from developing and there are also ways of treating it once diagnosed.

Preventing osteoporosis

Try to get at least 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise each day. Weight-bearing exercise is exercise that requires you to work against gravity and put weight on your feet. Walking and jogging are the simplest examples. This type of exercise stimulates the cells that make new bone and causes them to build stronger bones. You may also help prevent osteoporosis by following a diet that is high in calcium and Vitamin D. If you do not consume enough calcium, your body must take it out of your bones, causing them to weaken. Good sources of calcium include dairy products, soy products, and calcium supplements. Women over 30 should consider a calcium supplement, even if they feel their diet is adequate.

Increase the amount of weight-bearing exercise that you get each day by parking farther from work and taking the stairs instead of an elevator. Treating osteoporosis

If you have already received a diagnosis of osteoporosis, you should continue to engage in exercise and eat a calcium-rich diet to prevent the disease from progressing further. There are several other treatments your doctor may recommend. Women entering menopause can slow osteoporosis by taking estrogen supplements. Drugs like Boniva and Fosamax are prescribed to slow down the rate at which bones are broken down. Consult your physician to find the best course of treatment for you.

Osteoporosis is a serious ailment that can lead to broken bones and curvature of the spine in the elderly. Fortunately, this disease is preventable with simple lifestyle changes and there are a number of drugs available to manage the disease once you are diagnosed.

Answer 4

if you drink your milk, eat your vegetables, and exercise is the best advice to prevent from getting osteoporosis. -Gabby Wilson

Southwest middle schooler (:

Answer 5

Yes this can be prevented. When you are a child if you take vitamins like calcium and other stuff this can help prevent osteoporosis.

Answer 6

One way to slow the effects or reduce them is to increase your bodies intake of iron.