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Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Osteoporosis By: Ellary Osteoporosis By: Ellary What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and the strength of a bone changes. What are the s...

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Osteoporosis By: Ellary Osteoporosis By: Ellary What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the structure and the strength of a bone changes. What are the symptoms? Back pain like a fractured or collapsed vertebra Loss of height over time or a stooped posture Bone fractures that start occurring more often or more easily than expected.  Prognosis You’ll have it for a long time, usually the rest of your life. You will need to go in for regular appointments to do a bone density test, adjust treatments as needed, and you will get specific diet and exercise plan.  What are the causes? Age: because once you are +30 your bone mass naturally decreases, and rebuilding slows down. Genetics: increase you risk of getting osteoporosis if it’s common in your family. Hormonal changes: menopause causes estrogen to drop which protects bones, and men's testosterone reduces in age which also protects bones. Medical conditions and medications: Medical condition like rheumatoid arthritis and long- term use of steroids. Poor diet or drinking alcohol: diets lacking calcium and vitamin D can lead to weaker bones.  Treatments You will have to take certain vitamins and supplements like calcium and vitamin D, also specific medications for yourself, and exercises. Support groups within Saskatchewan Get Support – Saskatchewan | Osteoporosis Canada is an online support group for osteoporosis, and it has support groups for most provinces. Support groups within Saskatchewan Get Support – Saskatchewan | Osteoporosis Canada is an online support group for osteoporosis, and it has support groups for most provinces. https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/your-health/conditions- illnesses-services-wellness/all-z/chronic-disease- management/livewell-saskatchewan Possible disabilities If you experience chronic pain or have reoccurring bone breaks you will not be allowed to do as many and certain activities as you did before. You can also have trouble walking or if it prevents you from living your normal everyday life it can be considered a disability.  Fun Facts Osteoporosis is not fatal You get diagnosed by a bone density test Around ½ females and ¼ males over 50 have osteoporosis +50 million people in the USA live with it It is also called the “Silent thief” At least 1/3 women and 1/5 men experience an osteoporosis fracture in their lifetime It cannot be cured The hips, wrists, and spine are the most fractured In Greek osteoporosis means porus bones It is responsible for nearly 2 million broken bones a year