According to Dr. Tran Ba Thoai, Executive Committee Member of the Vietnam Endocrinology - Diabetes Association, Professional Consultant of Hospital 199, osteoporosis-related fractures can occur in any bone in the body. In the elderly, broken bones are often difficult or impossible to heal. There are many causes of osteoporosis, but there are also many ways to prevent and treat it to give each person a healthier life.
Reason
Age is the leading cause. In addition, the following factors can cause osteoporosis:
Women enter menopause. Men have low testosterone.
A diet lacking in nutrients, especially nutrients beneficial for bones and joints such as calcium, vitamin D, omega-3...
Side effects of drugs such as corticosteroids, heparin….
Lazy, no exercise, low mobility, sitting a lot...
Use a lot of stimulants such as alcohol, beer, cigarettes...
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According to medical expert Tran Ba Thoai, osteoporosis often has no obvious signs, the disease progresses silently and patients often do not know they have the disease until their bones become weak and easily broken after minor traumas such as sprains, falls, collisions, etc. Common symptoms of osteoporosis are:
The spine can collapse, fracture, causing back pain, reduced height, hunchback...
Pain in the head of the long bones, even pain all over the body like needle pricks.
Pain in the weight-bearing bones of the body including: spine, lumbar spine, pelvis, hip bones, knees... Pain increases with movement, walking, standing for a long time and is relieved with rest.
Bone density loss in middle-aged people may be accompanied by signs of varicose veins, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, etc.
Some treatments
1. Non-drug methods
Diet: Patients should supplement calcium-rich foods according to their body's needs and avoid drinking alcohol and smoking. In addition, they should also control their weight well, avoiding being overweight or underweight.
Lifestyle: You should exercise regularly to increase muscle flexibility, but be careful in your daily activities to prevent falls.
Orthopedic devices and braces can be used to reduce pressure on the spine, head bones, and hip bones.
2. Method of using medicine
Supplement Calcium 1,000 - 1,200 mg/day and Vitamin D 800 - 1000 IU/day for the body.
Anti-bone resorption drugs such as: Alendronate: Fosamax plus or Fosamax 5600 (1 tablet/week); Zoledronic acid is administered intravenously at a dose of 5mg/100ml per year.
Calcitonin is indicated for patients with bone fractures or pain due to osteoporosis, 50 - 100 IU/day.
The selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), Raloxifene (Evista), is commonly prescribed for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at a dose of 60 mg/day.
Other medications include: Strontium ranelate (Protelos): A drug that enhances bone formation and inhibits bone resorption, Deca-Durabolin and Durabolin: Drugs that increase anabolism.
