Do you think it's necessary for humans to be old, their bones to be thinner, their bones to be short, their bones to be broken? Do you think that as long as you don't fall, there's no problem with the bones? In fact, behind these physical problems may be a “silent killer” — osteoporosis。
Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mass and the destruction of the microbone structure, leading to an increase in musculoskeletal flarity and the risk of fracture. Although it is devastating, it must not be defeated. Today we're here to reveal its true face, osteoporosis
I. Bones are not “rocks”, but active life plants
Many imagine the bones as a “cement pillar” to support the body. But our bones are, in fact, a dynamic, constantly updated and dynamically balanced life-form. You can imagine it as a busy “bank”, but it's not money, it's bone mass。
Skeletal cells are “deposit teams” that work hard to produce new skeletons, “surveil” for the bones, and make the bones stronger。
Bone cells are “dismantling teams”, which are responsible for dissolving and absorbing old, damaged bones, which are equivalent to “money collection”, which is a necessary part of the metabolism of the bones。
In our youth, our “deposit” rate was much faster than the “discount” rate, and the bone count continued to increase, reaching the “peak” of our lifetime between the ages of 30 and 35. After the middle of the year, the “dismantling team” gradually moved beyond the “building team” and became in short supply and began to lose slowly and continuously. Osteoporosis occurs when bone mass is lost to a certain degree, bone density and quality are severely reduced and the microbone structure is damaged. At this point, the bones are vulnerable, sneeze, bend over and pick up things, and even push back, which can cause fractures。
Why is this “killer” “silent”? It's more dangerous than i thought
Osteoporosis is terrifying because it has little visible symptoms in the early and medium term. And the bones are passing silently, and thou ist unaware. It was too late until a fracture had occurred and regret had not been prevented earlier。
Its typical hazards include:
Spinal fracture (compressive fracture of vertebrate): this is the most common. It can lead to low heights and camelbacks (“old contractions”); it can cause chronic persistent back pains that cannot sit or stand for long periods; and severe hunchbacks can oppress the heart and lungs and affect their function。
The fracture of the hip, known as the “last fracture of life”, has a very high incidence of disability and mortality, with a mortality rate of 20 per cent in one year。
3. Fractures in other parts, such as wrists: exterior fractures, etc., are common and have a serious impact on the quality of life。
Statistics on medical institutions indicate that one osteoporosis fracture occurs globally every three seconds. It entails not only individual suffering, but a heavy burden on the family as a whole and on the state as a whole。
Iii. Construction of a skeleton defence: defence, always better than cure
The most effective and economical way to confront this “silent killer” is through prevention. At the heart of prevention lies the accumulation of enough “bones principal” and the reduction of the rate of bone loss。
Build the foundation: when young, “bone banks” are fully stored, nutrition is the cornerstone。
Calcium: the recommended daily intake for adults is between 800 and 1,000 mg, and for adolescents, pregnant women and the elderly, it is between 1,000 and 1,200 mg. More milk, beans, deep green vegetables, nuts, etc。
Vitamin d: it is a calcium “stealer”, without which no calcium can be absorbed. At least 20 minutes of sunbath per day (to avoid periods of intense sunlight) or to ingestion from seafish, egg yolk, supplemented by a doctor if necessary。
The exercise is a “silver”: regular sports, especially heavy sports (e. G. Walking, running, jumping ropes, etc.) and resistance training (e. G. Dudsing, use of bullet belts) can put pressure on the bones and stimulate the “building team” to work harder。
Stay away from bad habits: quit smoking, limit alcohol, reduce caffeine and excessive salt intake. Otherwise, it accelerates the loss of calcium。
Staying at home: after middle school, learn to be smart。
In addition to maintaining the healthy lifestyle described above, more attention is paid to bone health after 40 years, especially after women enter the menopause period。
Periodic bone density checks: regular screening is recommended for women over 65 and men over 70. People with risk factors (e. G. Early menopause, family history, chronic hormone use, etc.) should be advanced. The bone density check (dxa) is the “gold standard” for the diagnosis of osteoporosis。
Prevention of fall: home environment needs to be “aging”, removal of barriers, maintenance of dry ground, installation of arms and slippers. Training to strengthen balancing capacities, such as boxing in tai chi。
Iv. Jedi counterattack: do not give up, even when diagnosed
If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, do not be discouraged, modern medicine has provided many effective “weapons” to help you。
The treatment is not a simple calcium patch, but a systematic “reconstruction” project:
1. Basic treatment (nutrition + sport + sunlight): this is the cornerstone of treatment and must be sustained over time。
2. Drug intervention: this is the key to controlling the condition. The doctor will choose the appropriate medication。
Anti-bone absorbent drugs: e. G., bipyridine acids (sodium alonate, etc.), rankl inhibitor (separate resistance). Their main role is to inhibit the activity of “dismantling teams” (bone cells) and to mitigate the loss of bone capacity。
Medicines for bone formation: e. G. Tripape. They activate the “building teams” (congeneral cells) and promote the generation of new bones, with a real “bones recovery”。
Other institutional drugs, such as lomoso, have a dual role in facilitating bone formation and inhibiting bone absorption。
Important tips: drug treatment must be conducted under the guidance of a specialist doctor and must not be carried out on his own initiative. The doctor will tailor you to the safest and most efficient options by assessing your fracture risk, liver and kidney function, etc。
Concluding remarks
Osteoporosis, the once-problematic “silent killer”, is no longer invincible。
As of today, please act:
If you're a young man, consider investing in bone health one of the most important investments in life。
If you are a middle-aged person, take the initiative to perform a bone density check and learn about your "bones"。
If you have diagnosed osteoporosis, be confident and cooperate actively with doctors。
Remember, our bones have a powerful "reconstructive" potential. It is not too late to prevent and treat osteoporosis from now on, regardless of your age。
(by the deputy director of rheumatism immunisation at liuzhou city workers ' hospital)
