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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. Osteoporosis often was thought to be conditions of frail elderly women develop. Osteoporosis leads to literally abnormally porous bone that is more compressible like a sponge, that dense as a brick. This disorder of the skeleton weakens the bone leading to an increased risk of breaking bones (fractures). A broken bone can really affect a woman’s life. It can cause disability, pain or loss of independence. It may make it more difficult to do daily activities without assistance, such as walking. If you have osteoporosis, you have an increased risk of bone fractures (broken bones), especially in the hip, spine and wrist. In most cases, bones weaken when you have low levels of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals in the bones. The process of remodeling of bone resumption to matrix synthesis to mineralization normally takes about 8 months – a slow but steady. The disease is “silent” because there are no symptoms when you have osteoporosis, and conditions may come to attention only after breaking a bone. Osteoporosis can also accompany endocrine disorders or result from excessive use of drugs such as steroids.

Osteoporosis can cause a person to stoop forward and appear to have a bump on his spine. The most serious and debilitating osteoporotic fracture is the hip fracture. The goal of treatment for osteoporosis is prevention of fractures in the first place. People with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine and wrist. Most patients with hip fracture who previously lived independently will require help from your family or home care. In the United States, about 10 million people have osteoporosis. Another 18 million people have low bone mass that places them at increased risk of developing osteoporosis. Any bone can be affected, but of special concern are fractures of the hip and spine. One in two women and four men in an age over 50 will break a bone in his life due to osteoporosis. A hip fracture almost always requires hospitalization and major surgery. Normal bone is composed of protein, collagen, and calcium. Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can fracture with only a minor fall or injury that normally would not cause a bone fracture.

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Following on from our earlier posts, today we are going to discuss the topic of osteoporosis in men in the UK; please e-mail us if any of the issues raised in the article affect you directly and you would like to share your experiences. Overview As a reminder, osteoporosis is a condition which affects the bones, making them weak and thin and so susceptible to breaking very easily. This can lead to fractures of the bones. There are no warning signs with osteoporosis, which means it often goes undiagnosed. It is normally picked up if the patient has a break, typically of the hips, spine or wrists. Osteoporosis affects in 1 in 5 men in the UK, and it typically increases exponentially. In general, men have poorer outcomes from fractures of the hip and spine and other major fractures. Men also have greater mortality associated with major fractures. Diagnosis Very few men are diagnosed and treated for osteoporosis; only roughly 5% of men are treated properly after osteoporosis fracture compared to 50% for women. Causes for Osteoporosis in Men In around 50% of cases of osteoporosis in men, the causes are unknown. This means that for many men osteoporosis remains under-reported and under-diagnosed. Risk factors The major risk factor affecting whether or not a man will contract osteoporosis are hereditary – contributing up to 80% of the risk. Men with a close family history of osteoporosis will commonly have a lower than expected bone mineral density and therefore have an increased risk of fractures. Other major causes of osteoporosis in men are low levels of testosterone (hypogonadism) and taking corticosteroid pills, for conditions such as asthma. To ensure good healthy bones, men need both testosterone and estrogen; the testosterone is converted into estrogen which is used to preserve the bones. Hence if there is a testosterone deficiency, this may well result in a lack of good healthy bones as not an adequate amount of estrogen is being produced. Alcohol abuse also accounts for a substantial number of cases of osteoporosis in men.

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Following on from our previous posts, today we are going to discuss the subject In of osteoporosis in men in the UK; please contact us if any of the issues raised in the article affect you directly and you want to share your experiences. Overview As a reminder, osteoporosis is a condition which affects the bones, making them weak and thin and thus susceptible to breaking very easily. This can lead to fractures of the bones. There are no warning signs with osteoporosis, which means it often goes undiagnosed. It is normally picked up when the patient has a fracture, typically of the hips, spine or wrists. Osteoporosis affects in 1 in 5 men in the UK, and it usually increases exponentially. In general, men have poorer outcomes from fractures of the hip and spine and other major fractures. Men also have greater mortality associated with major fractures. Diagnosis Very few men are diagnosed and treated for osteoporosis; only about 5% of men are treated correctly after osteoporosis fracture compared to 50% for women. Causes for Osteoporosis in Men In around 50% of cases of osteoporosis in men, the causes are unknown. This means that for many men osteoporosis remains under-reported and under-diagnosed.

Risk factors The main risk factor affecting whether or not a man will contract osteoporosis are hereditary – contributing up to 80% of the risk. Men with a close family history of osteoporosis will generally have a lower than expected bone mineral density and thus have an increased risk of fractures. Other major causes of osteoporosis in men are low levels of testosterone (hypogonadism) and taking corticosteroid tablets, for conditions such as asthma. To ensure good healthy bones, men need both testosterone and estrogen; the testosterone is converted into estrogen which is used to preserve the bones. Hence if there is a testosterone deficiency, this could result in a lack of good healthy bones because not enough estrogen is being produced. Alcohol abuse also accounts for a significant number of cases of osteoporosis in men. Men who drink excessive amounts of alcohol in their younger years run the risk of developing osteoporosis in later life.

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Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is prevalent in women after their menopausal period. It is characterized by a reduction in bone density and leads to an increase in the risk of having bone fracture. In osteoporosis, the mineral content in the bones as well as the structure of the bone itself is greatly altered, making the woman susceptible to bone injuries and their complications. 

Detecting Osteoporosis

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Old age problems may occur from the age of 40, but it all depends on the overall health of a person in youth. Happy young people can grow happy in old age, but it is one of the hardest truths to believe that life does not give a chance. Its heaviest bounces reverse back in old age. The loss of friend, family and loved ones leave people behind alone and this loneliness can cause much depression in old age. Anyhow, in this article, we will discuss in detail the problems, troubles and tribulation and solutions of old age physical and mental health.

As age grows, many physical problems begin to appear like muscle pain, arthritis, bowl syndrome, gout, prostate, heart problems, hypertension, overweight, asthma, bone weakness, osteoporosis, foot problems, dementia, diabetes, sleep disturbances, sight, hearing and speaking difficulty are common ailments of age. In order to minimize the risks of having these problems, one should adopt regular physical activity, which is not only safe and sound but also enjoyable. It will keep your body fit and have check on your weight. Regular checkup is highly necessary and inevitable in old age problems. It is important to note here that you should get to know neighbors numbers and keep the security system intact if you are living alone. Get a list of emergency numbers with you and keep them handy. Continue reading ‘Old Age Health – Problems and Solutions’ »

Osteoporosis or thinning and weakening of bones is now becoming more than a disease of pregnant women and old ladies. Young people AND men are increasingly susceptible to Osteoporosis nowadays.

Some known Osteoporosis factors:

• Every 3 minutes someone has a fracture in the UK
• People with Osteoporosis are getting younger
• 1:3 women will get it and 1:12 men, men are really at risk now – the 1:12 figure for men is probably out of date now it is possibly nearer 1:6!!!
• There are more deaths following a hip fracture than ovarian cancer Continue reading ‘Osteoporosis, or Bone Thinning, is now an Increasing Risk to Men and Children’ »

Calcium is important for bone health and prevents many degenerative diseases in old age. Deficiency of calcium may cause weakening of bones, depression, PMS in women, osteoporosis or bone disease and many other complications.

On the other hand, if calcium intake is increased through a combination of proper diet and nutritional supplements, it helps in proper growth and development of bones, teeth, hair, nails, and the immune system.

Early signs of calcium deficiency include frequent muscle cramps, brittle nails, dry skin and frequent eye twitching. If not treated immediately, calcium deficiency can also cause prolonged depression, infections, problems with blood clotting and frequent back pain. Another common symptom that occurs as a result of calcium deficiency is yellowing of teeth. Continue reading ‘Signs of Calcium Deficiency – What are the Early Signs of Calcium Deficiency’ »

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