DISORDER OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM: OSTEOPOROSIS
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Disorder of the Skeletal System: Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis has been one of the disorders of the skeletal system. By definition, osteoporosis is a bone disease that arises from the bones becoming weak, contributing to high risks of fracture (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Various risk factors cause osteoporosis, such as a poor diet lacking calcium, the intake of steroids, inherited factors and lack of Oestrogen among females, leading to bone loss.
Osteoporosis’s signs and symptoms include backs pains, shortness of breath, bone fractures, changes in posture, loss of height, and brittle nails (Mayo Clinic, 2020). Individuals with these symptoms can be checked by a practitioner to determine whether they have osteoporosis and get appropriate medical attention. On the other hand, the homologous structures such as spines and hips are the most affected regarding bone loss and breaking despite other bones being susceptible to fracture.
Based on treatment, various medications can treat osteoporosis. They include hormone-related therapy that aid in the production of Oestrogen, which aids in providing strength to the bones. Moreover, Bisphosphonates are prescribed for men and women with increased risk of fractures with anabolic agents such as Teriparatide, which enable individuals with osteoporosis to build bones (Afsana & Qureshi, 2015). Nonetheless, the disease can be prevented by consuming a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, exercise and consuming supplements that aid in bone formation. Notably, age is a significant factor in osteoporosis, where women at the age of 35 and men at the age of 65 are at the risk of the disease (Mayo Clinic, 2020). It makes the disease related to people who are aging.
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Mayo Clinic. (2020). Osteoporosis. Retrieved 11 10, 2020, from Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968
Pai, M. (2017). Osteoporosis Prevention and Management. J. Obstet Gynaecol India, 67(4), 237-242.