Osteoporosis is a very serious bone disease in which the bones start becoming hollow. In this disease, the joints of the bones start opening from every part. Due to this, the bones become weak from the inside and then due to this, they can suddenly break anytime. They can also break due to mild stress. Apart from this, bending or coughing can also cause a fracture in this disease. This problem is more seen in the bones of the hip, wrist, or spine. Dr. Ashish Chaudhary, Managing Director, Senior Consultant, and Head of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement of Aakash Health Care, is telling you how to protect yourself from this disease.
What is osteoporosis?
In osteoporosis, the bone density starts decreasing due to which the bones start becoming weak from the inside. If the problem increases, they can crack anytime. If it is not treated at the right time, then the person can become disabled. If you consume too much alcohol and cigarettes, then due to also you can become a victim of this disease. Also, if you are taking high-risk medicines, then in this condition there is a problem of osteoporosis.
These serious diseases are becoming the cause of osteoporosis:
The problem of osteoporosis has increased rapidly in the last few years. The deteriorating lifestyle of people is responsible for this. If a person has any serious disease like diabetes, cardiac disease, epilepsy, arthritis, or gout, then this disease triggers very quickly.
How to protect yourself?
To avoid osteoporosis, you will have to improve your diet. First of all, use milk and milk products in your diet twice a day. The intake of vitamin D should not be less. You can also take it in the form of capsules. Getting sunlight is also important. If you want to strengthen your bones, then after a good diet, add exercise to your lifestyle. Physical activity will strengthen bones.