Living with Osteoporosis
As you age, there are a number of health issues that you should be aware of, such as osteoporosis. This
disease causes a thinning of your bones, which can lead to pain and fractures. It develops over years
and years, so that even something as simple as coughing can lead to broken bones. Living with this condition
can be difficult, especially for the elderly.
Osteoporosis can start when you are young even though you may not suffer any fractures until you are
much older. There are several things that increase your risk for developing this disease, including:
- Age – your bones naturally decrease in strength after about the age of 30
- Ethnicity – Caucasians and Asians are at higher risk than African-Americans
- Gender – women are much more likely than men to develop osteoporosis
- Body build – petite and slender women have less bone to lose, so osteoporosis can hit them harder
- Genetics – having a predecessor with the disease ups your chances of developing it as well
- Medication – certain medicines weaken your bones, making them more susceptible to breakage
- Previous bone injuries
Treating Bone Loss
If you are living with osteoporosis, your main concern should be protecting yourself against debilitating
fractures. First, you can help keep your bones as strong as possible by consuming lots of calcium and
vitamin D. Although you can get both of these in supplement form, you may consider consuming things
such as dairy products or salmon for calcium and spending time in the sun for about 15 minutes a day
to produce vitamin D.
Additionally, although you may think that exercise is harmful, it actually helps you build up your bone
density. Doctors may also ask you to cut down on your alcohol intake and quit smoking. Some medicines
can also help you deal with your bone loss as well.
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