What is Osteoporosis :-




          defination:- Osteoporosis, defined as low bone mass leading to increased fracture risk.
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uOsteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are more likely to break.
Osteoporosis is called the "silent disease" because bone loss does not have any symptoms until a bone breaks.

Prevalence:-
uAccording to international osteoporosis foundation :-

u1 in 3 women over 50 .
u1 in 5 men over 50 .
umale to female ratio 1:6
Types of osteoporosis:-
u2 types :-
          a) primary osteoporosis

u type 1 : postmenopausal osteoporosis
u  type 2 : age- associated osteoporosis
ub) secondary osteoporosis
        The most common causes of secondary osteoporosis include:-

uExposure to glucocorticoid medications
uAlcohol abuse
uSmoking
uGastrointestinal disease
uHypercalciuria (high levels of calcium in the urine)
uImmobilization.
Clinical sign and symptoms:-
uFracture cause by osteoporosis are often painful.
uBack pain.
uCompression fracture of spine.
uBone fracture.
uKyphosis
uDecreased activity tolerance
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
uRisk factors you cannot change:
uSex. Women have lower peak bone mass and smaller bones than men. They also lose bone more rapidly than men in middle age because of reduction in estrogen levels that occurs with menopause.
uAge. The older you are, the greater your risk of osteoporosis.
uBody size. thin-boned women are at greater risk.
uRace.  Asian women are at highest risk.
uFamily history. 
Risk factors you can or may be able to change:-
uSex hormone deficiencies. extreme levels of physical activity combined with restricted calorie intake.
uDiet. a diet low in calcium and vitamin D can increase your risk of osteoporosis.
uCertain medical conditions. medical conditions—including a variety of genetic, endocrine, gastrointestinal etc.
uMedications. Long-term use of certain medications, including glucocorticoids and some anticonvulsants, leads to bone loss and increased risk of osteoporosis
uAn inactive lifestyle or extended bed rest. 
uExcessive use of alcohol. 
uSmoking. 
Risk Factors for Fractures:-
uOlder age (age 65 and older)
uCurrent tobacco use
uWeight less than 127 pounds
uMenopause prior to age 50
uAmenorrhea
uLifelong low calcium intake
uExcess alcohol consumption
uFalls
uMinimal weight-bearing exercise
uMedical conditions—hyperthyroidism, chronic lung disease, malignancy, chronic hepatic or renal disease, hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency.
Diagnosis of osteoporosis
Medical history
Physical examination
Bone mineral density test
FRAX score-The WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool
Laboratory tests
uBone turnover markers (BTMs)
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uVertebral fracture assessments (VFAs)
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u X-rays and
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uBone scans
Diagnosing Osteoporosis:-
uDiagnosing osteoporosis involves several steps,
1. a physical exam and a careful medical history,
2. blood and urine tests, and
3. a bone mineral density assessment.
        
                       A physical exam that should include checking for loss of height and changes in posture and may include checking your balance and gait (the way you walk).

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