Osteoporosis, the hidden “skeletal killer”, is threatening the health of many. According to statistics, there are about 9 million osteoporosis patients in the country, whose incidence increases significantly with age. The disease may initially be characterized only by slight pain or a decrease in height, but as the disease progresses, it is highly likely to cause fractures that seriously affect the quality of life of the patient and even endanger life. Therefore, knowledge of the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is essential.
Osteoporosis is a whole-system disease that increases the flarity of the bones and is prone to fractures as a result of reduced bone size and the destruction of the microstructure of the bone tissue. The incidence is related to a number of factors, including age growth, female menopause, inadequate calcium intake, vitamin D deficiency, lack of exercise, smoking alcohol and the effects of certain drugs.
Prevention of osteoporosis should begin with the drops of everyday life. First, ensuring adequate calcium intake is key. Calcium is the main component of the bones, and milk, beans, shrimp, nuts, etc. are calcium-rich foods, with a recommended daily calcium intake of 800 – 1,000 milligrams for adults and an appropriate increase for older persons. At the same time, vitamin D can facilitate calcium absorption and use, and humans can be obtained from tanning synthetic vitamin D or from foods such as fish liver oil, egg yolk, etc.
Moderate exercise is essential to prevent osteoporosis. Motion stimulates bone growth and increases bone density. Aerobics such as walking, jogging, Tai Chi, yoga and appropriate force training, such as weight lifting, push-ups, all contribute to maintaining bone health. Medium-intensity campaigns of at least 150 minutes per week are recommended.
In addition, the risk of osteoporosis can be reduced effectively by stopping alcohol and avoiding poor living habits such as excessive consumption of coffee and carbonated drinks. For high-risk groups, such as women and the elderly, post-menopausal periods are regularly monitored for bone density for early detection and timely intervention.
Once diagnosed with osteoporosis, active treatment is equally important. The treatment approach consists mainly of drug treatment and rehabilitation. With regard to medications, calcium and vitamin D are the basic drugs that can be used in combination with the use of osteoporosis, such as bisphate, calcium-reducing, estrogen receptors, etc., which can inhibit bone absorption, facilitate bone formation, thus increasing bone density and reducing the risk of fracture. Rehabilitation treatment, in turn, includes physiotherapy, motor therapy and the use of assistive devices, which help to alleviate pain, improve joint function and improve self-care.
In the course of treatment, patients are required to take their medication on time, as prescribed by the doctor, and to regularly review indicators such as bone density, calcium and liver and kidney function so that doctors can adjust their treatment programmes in a timely manner. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle, to maintain physical exercise and to prevent a fall. The family and society should also provide more care and support to patients and create a safe living environment for them, such as the installation of ski mats in the bathroom, the installation of helpers in the stairs, etc., to reduce the occurrence of fractures.
The fight against osteoporosis is a long-term “defence war” that requires us to build a skeletal health consciousness from a young age, combining prevention through a reasonable diet, a proper amount of exercise and the cessation of alcohol. For those who are already ill, let us not be discouraged and cooperate actively with doctors, so that we can effectively control the situation and improve the quality of life, so that we can have healthy and strong bones and move towards a better future.
