What is Osteoporosis?

Description of the disease:

Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone density and changes in their microarchitecture. This leads to increased bone fragility and a higher risk of fractures.

Classification:

• Primary osteoporosis (simple)
• Secondary osteoporosis (symptomatic, which develops against the background of other diseases or the intake of certain medications)

Symptoms:

Osteoporosis often progresses without symptoms until the first fracture. Later, there may be pain in the spine, decrease in height, stoop, fractures with minimal trauma.

Causes:

The causes of osteoporosis can be diverse, including genetic factors, lack of calcium and vitamin D, low physical activity, hormonal changes in postmenopausal women.

Diagnosis:

The diagnosis of osteoporosis includes measuring bone mineral density (Densitometry), clinical blood tests, X-ray studies.

Treatment:

Treatment of osteoporosis aims to strengthen bones, increase bone density, and prevent fractures. It includes taking medications, physical activity, and adjusting a balanced diet.

Prevention:

Prevention of osteoporosis includes regular physical activity, intake of calcium and vitamin D, giving up bad habits, timely referral to a doctor for preventive check-ups.

Doctor:

Treatment and diagnosis of osteoporosis is carried out by an orthopedic doctor, rheumatologist, or endocrinologist.