Bone not only plays a role in forming the body's stent and protecting internal organs, but also participates in hematopoiesis and storing calcium and phosphorus. It is one of the important components of the human body.
However, with the aging of the population, osteoporosis has become a health problem all over the world. Data shows that nearly 30% of the elderly over 65 years old in my country suffer from osteoporosis .
Today (October 20) is World Osteoporosis Day . Let’s take a look at how to protect your own bones↓
Osteoporosis. What’s going on?
Osteoporosis is a group of bone diseases caused by multiple causes. It is a metabolic bone lesion characterized by a reduction in the amount of bone tissue per unit volume. Generally, osteoporosis is common in the elderly, and about 71% of osteoporosis fractures occur in women.
Common manifestations of osteoporosis are:
1, pain
is common with low back pain , and the pain is widespread and spreads along the spine to both sides. Generally, bone pain can occur when the bone mass is lost more than 12%. . In the elderly, the vertebrae is compressed and deformed, the spine is flexed forward, muscle fatigue and even spasm can also cause pain.
2, height shortens, hunchback
As we age, osteoporosis worsens, hunchback curvature increases, and the elderly have osteoporosis, the vertebrae compresses, each vertebrae shortens by about 2 mm, and the body length is shortened by an average of 3 to 6 cm.
3, fracture
The most common complication of osteoporosis is fracture. Slight external force can lead to fractures. If coughing, rib fractures may occur. As high as 12% of the elderly over 60 years old have osteoporosis and fractures. In mild cases, it may be restricted in movement, and in severe cases, it must be bedridden for a long time. Do you know these common misunderstandings of osteoporosis in
?
Source: Visual China
Misconception 1: Drinking bone soup to supplement calcium can prevent osteoporosis
Drinking bone soup can prevent osteoporosis and prevent osteoporosis. Many people’s first impression is “drinking bone soup.” In 2011, the "Key Points for Knowledge Prevention and Control of Osteoporosis" issued by the former Ministry of Health of my country clearly pointed out that drinking bone soup cannot prevent osteoporosis! Bone soup dissolves a lot of fat, and regular consumption can also cause health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular.
Misunderstanding 2: If you have osteoporosis, you cannot exercise
In fact, appropriate exercise such as Tai Chi , swimming, running, brisk walking, etc. can reduce bone loss and improve body coordination to prevent falls. Most people think that fractures in the elderly are decalcified because the bone becomes brittle. In fact, it is more important because muscle atrophy and joints are unstable, which is easy to break. If we keep the muscles in full and keep the muscles from atrophy through nutrition and exercise, this will have a strong protective effect on the joints and bones.
Source: Visual China
Misunderstanding 3: Drinking soda or beverages will cause osteoporosis
Some people believe that carbonated, high sugar, caffeine and other substances in beverages such as carbonated beverages , milk tea and coffee will cause osteoporosis. In fact, drinking soda/carbonated beverages occasionally will not form habits and will not directly cause osteoporosis. However, excessive drinking of soda will have a negative impact on the bones, leading to calcium metabolism disorders and osteoporosis.
Misunderstanding 4: Taking more calcium tablets can treat osteoporosis
In fact, calcium supplementation alone is not enough. If the vitamin D in the body is insufficient, even if the amount of calcium is supplemented, the body cannot absorb it effectively. Therefore, while osteoporosis patients should not forget to supplement vitamin D while supplementing calcium. At the same time, if calcium is supplemented too much, it will also cause problems such as urinary stones . How to scientifically prevent osteoporosis?
So, what should I do to prevent osteoporosis? Zhou Dajun has compiled this scientific tip for preventing osteoporosis and quickly pack it↓
Zhou Dajun reminds middle-aged and elderly people not to blindly take health products on the market. These health products have no curative effects, but will delay the disease. Once you suffer from osteoporosis, you should go to the endocrinology department of a regular hospital or the osteoporosis specialty clinic for medical treatment in time.
