OSTEOPOROSIS is a condition that affects women but does not spare men over fifty,. Resistance Reduction of the bones that can lead to arthritic deformations but also to sudden fractures . The reduction of calcium phosphate as a result of the reduction of estrogen in menopausal Women, but also reduction of testosterone in humans, They are a result of osteoporosis. You should know, however, that much it depends on the process of ossificazioit childhood, by our low calcium diet and vitamin D ( Remember that the sun's rays transform the cholesterol vitamin D and that therefore the daily exposure to the sun is very important); physical activity creates a robust skeleton and keeps it that; Also avoid to prevent osteoporosis, cigarette smoking.
SYMPTOMS:
lower back pain,
decrease in stature,
curved posture,
fracture of the vertebrae, wrist, the femur or other bones.
Prevention:
The three essential factors in maintaining healthy bones throughout life are:
adequate calcium,
adequate supply of vitamin D,
regular exercise.
It is essential:
Stop smoking; Smoking worsens osteoporosis, probably because it decreases the amount of estrogen produced by the body and women because it decreases the absorption of calcium in the intestine.
Do not overdo the alcohol; consume more than two glasses of alcohol a day can prevent the renewal of bones and can alter the body's ability to absorb calcium.
PROPER POWER
They are good sources, rich ore:
low-fat dairy products;
vegetables dark green leaves, come broccoli, cabbage, turnips;
sardines and salmon with bones;
soy and derivatives.
REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
DIAGNOSIS
The measurement of bone mass may be part of a routine medical checkup. La densitometry bone (on POWER, mineralometria bone computed) It is an important test of bone health, ultrasound,
computed tomography (TAC) quantitative, absorptiometry single ray absorptiometry.
THE CLOVER PINK between the various diseases believes that talking about prevention of osteoporosis and the risk of falls and fractures trying to prevent them is a topic very interesting and important in its spread but also because it can prevent and avoid thinking early age.
Specialista in Chir. General, mammalogy, Ph.D. , SIUMB degree in Ultrasound Clinic
