Osteoporosis - by @sawera1

My name is sawera . I live in pakistan. I am a student want to study medicine and health. Today I share some information about a common disease osteoporosis.

What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition. This mean bone can break easily even from a slight fall or fall. It’s called a stable disease because there are no obvious symptoms at first.

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Common Causes of Osteoporosis:

1. Old age
2. Lack of calcium and vitamin D
3. Less physical activity
4. Hormonal changes
5. Family history
6. Smoking and alcohol
7. Certain medicines

Diagnosis and Symptoms:
In the early stages osteoporosis has no clear symptom's. But later on you may noticed

• Back pain
• Loss of height over time
• Stooped posture (bent back)
• Bones breaking easily

Doctor can check for osteoporosis using special test Bone Density Test DEXA scan.

Treatment and Prevention:
Treatment:

• Doctors give calcium vitamin D supplements.
• Some medicines help slow down bone loss or make bones stronger.
• Painkillers may be given for bone pain.
• In serious case surgerie for broken bones.

Prevention:

Eat healthy food like milk yogurt eggs and green vegetables.

Walk or do exercise every day to keep your bones strong.

Spend time in sunlight every day to help your body make vitamin D.

Don’t smoke or drink alcohol.

Conclusion:
Osteoporosis is a serious. With early care Good food exercise and healthy habits we can protection our bones. We must also spread awarenesses in our families and community's so people can stay safe and healthy.