Osteoporosis – Causes and Symptoms
The bones can become weak and brittle with the osteoporosis which means porous bones. You might feel problems even coughing and bending over and lifting anything when you have this problem. The bones can become weak with low levels of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals. The fractures in spine, hip or wrist may occur due to osteoporosis. It can happen in men and women at the same time.
You might feel no pain in the beginning of bone loss but you will have osteoporosis symptoms when bones have become weak by osteoporosis. There can be back pain, loss of weight over time with stooped posture, and fracture of vertebrae.
Osteoporosis Treatment
Hormone therapy
Osteoporosis can be treated with the help of hormone therapy but its role is in managing osteoporosis is changing because of the availability of other treatments. You can also use other forms of treatments including patches, creams and vaginal ring. Your doctor can find the best option for you.
Prescription medications
If you don’t want to use HT then you can get help from the prescription drugs to slow bone loss and also for the increase of bone density.
Bisphosphonates
This medication can be used to preserve bone mass and increase bone density in spine and hip and reduces the risk of fracture and this medication is very good for men and young adults. The people with long terms treatment for asthma and arthritis disease can also use this medication for osteoporosis prevention.