OSTEOPOROSIOSTEOPOROSISS

It is the thinning of the bony tissue and the loss of the density in the bones with the time.

CAUSES

Osteoporosis is the most common illness of the bones.

Calcium and phosphorous are two minerals essential for the normal formation of bones.

The main causes of osteoporosis are the drop in the level of oestrogen in women at the time of the menopause and the drop in the level of testosterone in men.

Other causes:

Rheumatoid arthritis

Taking corticosteroids

Taking an anticonvulsive

Hyperthyroidism

Other risk factors: Absence of menstruation during a long time High levels of alcohol Family history of osteoporosis Previous hormone treatment of breast cancer or

prostate cancer Low body weight Smoking Very little calcium in the diet

The symptoms of advanced illness are: Pain or sensitivity in the bones Fractures with little or no trauma Loss of height Neck pain Lumbago

SYMPTOMS

TREATMENT

The aims of the treatment for osteoporosis are: Control of pain associated with the illness Slow down the process of bone loss Prevent fractures with medicine to strengthen

the bones Minimize the risk of falling which can cause

fractures

Medicine: Bifosfonatos Calcitonina Hormonoterapia Hormona paratiroidea Ralozifeno

EXERCISE

Regular exercise can reduce the possibility of bone fractures

DIET

Consume at least 1.200 mg of calcium each day and 800 to a 1.000 international units of vitamin D. This vitamin helps with the absorption of calcium.

Food rich in calcium includes:

· Cheese · Ice cream · Leafy vegetables · Tofu

· Milk (low in fat) · Salmon · Sardines · Yogurt

Give up smoking

GIVE UP HEALTHY HABITS

PREVENTING FALLS It is crucial to avoid falls

CONTROL

The illness is controlled by bony mineral density medication every one or two years

POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

Crushing of the vertebrae

Invalidity

Hip or wrist fractures

Loss of ability to walk

PREVENTION

Calcium is fundamental for the growth and maintenance of halthy bones. Vitamin D is also needed to aid the absorption of calcium.

Other advice: Avoid the consumption of alcohol Don't smoke Do regular exercise

QUESTIONS

1. What is osteoporosis ?

2. What does osteoporosis affect ?

3. What minerals are essencial for the formation of bones ?

4. Name some elements that rich are in calcium.

5. Name two habits that are unhealthy.

6. True or false.

a) Osteoporosis concerns the muscles.

b) The treatment slow down the process of bone loss.

c) A factor of risk is a diet with very little calcium.

d) The exercise (to walk, yoga...) they harm the osteoporosis.

7. Completes:

a) Osteoporosis is the thinning of the ______ tissue.

b) The vitamin __ helps witch the absorption of calcium.

c) Regular _____ can reduce the possibility of bone fractures.

d) It is the crucial to avoid _____.

8. SOUP OF LETTERS The symptoms of the advanced disease are: pain, fractures, lumbago and bent. CARFACEROAI NECRFINGERS EAPAINUMBEO CIGCOOKINGG KETTIMBERSA ASLUMTAGOB RANRNALCIUM BONEMILKOIU IMIBSDRINML

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