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What is 0steoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to fracture. It can develop slowly and is often diagnosed after a fracture. It is a common condition and the risk increases with age.
Statistics About Osteoporosis
In 2013, it was estimated more than 3,000,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with Osteoporosis (Svedbom et al, 2013)
Adults over 50 years old with osteoporosis are more than 2 times more likely to develop arthritis, chronic lower back pain, chronic heart failure, and depression than someone without osteoporosis (Puth et al, 2018)
Women are about 4 times more likely than men to develop it (Alswat, 2017)
What causes Osteoporosis?
Women are more at risk of developing osteoporosis because of the hormone changes that happen at menopause.
The hormone oestrogen is essential for healthy bones.
After menopause, oestrogen levels fall leading to reduced bone density
In men, most cases are unknown. However, there is a link to the hormone testosterone.
Men with low levels of testosterone have an increased risk
Other causes :
Taking high-dose steroids tablets for 3 months +
Family history
Eating disorders
Low BMI
excessive drinking and smoking
What are the symptoms?
What are the symptoms?
Osteoporosis often has no symptoms. Some patients have other comorbidities, such as back pain which comes with its own symptoms.
Can anything trigger the pain?
Can anything trigger the pain?
Many patients with osteoporosis, can have other comorbidities such as back or knee pain. Triggers may include:
lifting objects
Bending
Standing for long periods of time
Imaging In Diagnosis
DEXA Scan, to measure the density of bones and monitor progression.
X-ray, normally is where the incidental finding of osteoporosis.
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A patient's Experience
A patient's Experience
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References
[1] - Osteoporosis in the European Union: a compendium of country-specific reports. Svedbom, A, et al. 1, s.l. : Archives of osteoporosis, 2013, Vol. 8.
Svedbom A, Hernlund E, Ivergård M, Compston J, Cooper C, Stenmark J, McCloskey EV, Jönsson B, Kanis JA; EU Review Panel of IOF. Osteoporosis in the European Union: a compendium of country-specific reports. Arch Osteoporos. 2013;8(1):137. doi: 10.1007/s11657-013-0137-0. Epub 2013 Oct 11. PMID: 24113838; PMCID: PMC3880492.
[2] - Prevalence and comorbidity of osteoporosis – a cross-sectional analysis on 10,660 adults aged 50 years and older in Germany. Puth, Marie-Therese, et al. 1, s.l. : BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2018, Vol. 19.
Puth MT, Klaschik M, Schmid M, Weckbecker K, Münster E. Prevalence and comorbidity of osteoporosis- a cross-sectional analysis on 10,660 adults aged 50 years and older in Germany. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2018 May 14;19(1):144. doi: 10.1186/s12891-018-2060-4. PMID: 29759066; PMCID: PMC5952640.
[3] - Alswat KA. Gender Disparities in Osteoporosis. J Clin Med Res. 2017 May;9(5):382-387. doi: 10.14740/jocmr2970w. Epub 2017 Apr 1. PMID: 28392857; PMCID: PMC5380170. (women 4 x)
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