Osteoporosis Treatment
What is Osteoporosis?
Bone resorption, also known as “osteoporosis”, is a disorder that occurs due to an excessive decrease in the amount of calcium in the bones. It is mostly seen in women after menopause and the most effective treatment method is regular exercise and vitamin D supplementation.
Our bones are structures with a high content of calcium. With advancing age, this amount of calcium decreases. But as a result of an excessive decrease in calcium, microfractures occur in the bones. These microfractures cause the bones to become weaker. Bone resorption seriously reduces the quality of life with the pain it causes. It also makes the person more vulnerable to fracture risk.
For the drug and physical therapy methods applied in the treatment of bone resorption, you can contact the clinic of Specialist Dr. Nural Aydın in Ankara.
What Causes Osteoporosis?
As we mentioned at the beginning of our article, the cause of bone resorption is the lack of calcium in the bones. So why does this arise? What are the causes of osteoporosis?
- Inadequate vitamin D intake
- Advancing age
- Genetic predisposition
- Hormonal changes, pre-menopausal period
- Diseases related to glands
- Smoking and alcohol consumption
- Inactivity is the main cause of bone resorption.
Who Has Osteoporosis?
Being a woman is a major risk factor for osteoporosis. It is one of the most common disorders, especially in women with low estrogen levels. Bone resorption is a disorder that often occurs in the period of age 50 and older. Menopause, which is seen in men and premenopausal women, is a condition that must be examined.
- Women
- Individuals aged 50 years and over
- Those who live in areas away from the sun
- Those who have a sedentary lifestyle are considered in the risk group for bone resorption.
What are the Symptoms of Osteoporosis?
Bone resorption does not give symptoms in the early stages. However, in the following periods, due to the weakening of the bones, the number of microcracks that form increases. Therefore, pain may occur in the spine and lumbar region. In some people, unless screening is done, no symptoms may be seen until later periods. Symptoms of osteoporosis:
- Low back pain caused by bone damage in the spine area
- Shortening of the neck due to the melting and weakening of the bones
- Humpback and posture disorders
- Difficulty in performing simple, daily activities, bones breaking much more quickly than usual
How is Osteoporosis Diagnosed?
It is not possible for bone resorption to occur with routine tests and controls such as blood and urine. Therefore, the first determinant in the diagnosis process is; patient history. If, after taking the patient’s history, osteoporosis is suspected, the rate of calcium in the bones can be determined by a special screening method. With this scan, known as “Dual energy X ray absorptiometry”, or “DEXA”, the mineral density in the bones can be determined and osteoporosis can be diagnosed.
How is Osteoporosis Treated?
Osteoporosis can be controlled by changes in lifestyle in the early stages. The treatment process is focused on preventing the progression of the disease. Because it is not possible to completely prevent bone resorption. But with the use of drugs and the efforts of the patient, it is possible to strengthen the bones.Plenty of vitamin D and exercise are essential to stop osteoporosis. For this reason, it is necessary to benefit from the sun efficiently and healthily and not to disrupt regular exercise. In this process, the patient can also be helped by physical therapy and rehabilitation applications to strengthen the back, waist and leg area with the right exercise.
Ankara Osteoporosis Treatment
The medication and exercise program to be applied in the treatment of bone resorption can be determined by physical therapists. The exercise plan made by specialists is determined specifically for the age and general health status of the patient. Therefore, it is possible to get the best results in the treatment process.
You can contact our clinic to get more detailed information about bone resorption treatment in Ankara.
