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09/22/2016
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Seeking more information about osteoporosis, iSaúde Bahia interviewed the gynecologist Dr. Margarida Matos. Also check out ten tips to prevent this evil.
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In most cases, it affects women in the menopause. It is characterized by the weakening of the bones which causes fractures easily. We are talking about osteoporosis. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 13% to 18% of women and 3% to 6% of men over the age of 50 suffer from this disease worldwide. In Brazil, the Ministry of Health, the number of people suffering from osteoporosis exceeds the home of 10 million. And you know why it occurs? Check out the interview by Dr. Margarida Matos to iSaúde Bahia.
iSaúde Bahia - What is osteoporosis?
Matos Dr. Daisy - is a disease that decreases bone strength which can lead to increased risk of fracture.
ISB - Why does it occur?
Dr. Matos Margarida - Osteoporosis develops due to disorder of the bone remodeling process.
In fact, the human skeleton has a bone mass formed of compact bone (cortical) and cancellous bone (trabecular). The compact bone is 85% of bone mass and is more abundant in the limbs and the spongy has high porosity and represents 85% of bone mass lying in the head and spine.
In bone tissue are called osteoclasts remove bone cells and a second type, called ostoblastos, regenerating bone tissue. When there is imbalance between regeneration and removal, no change in bone remodeling and arises osteopenia that, left untreated, it progresses to osteoporese.
ISB - What are the main symptoms?
Dr. Matos Margarida - The main symptom is bone fracture as a result of minor trauma. It usually occurs in the distal forearm, spine and femur.
ISB - How is the diagnosis?
Dr. Matos Margarida - By examining called femoral and vertebral bone densitometry.
ISB - How is the treatment? It is cured?
Dr. Matos Margarida - The treatment is done with the use of bisphosphonates: substances which increase the mass of the femur and spine. They must be ingested orally, daily, weekly or monthly depending on the dose. Deserves careful intake, which should be fasting, whereafter the patient must keep the rest or do exercises and return to bed. One should keep sitting in waiting 30 minutes to then eat your morning meal.
Continuous use can good recovery states of bone density.
Currently, there is already using this medication intravenously once a year. But in Brazil, it is still underway.
Here are some tips to prevent osteoporosis:
Calcium Intake: At least 1200 mg / day, including supplements if necessary. Ingest, preferably after dinner, for better absorption, it helps in maintaining bone density.
Ingestion of vitamin D: Using 400 to 800 IU daily to assist in fixation of calcium in bone tissue.
Physical exercises: Regular weight and muscle stretching, to strengthen muscles and better bone support.
Stop smoking: smoking decreases bone density and may lead to early menopause.
Hormone replacement may help prevent, because it increases bone mass.
Prevent falls from 50 years to not cause fissures in the bones.
Sunbathing: stimulates the transformation of provitamin D to vitamin D.
I encourage breastfeeding. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of osteoporosis later in life. The incidence of osteoporotic women who did not breastfeed is four times higher.
Avoid alcoholic drinks. They diminish calcium absorption to cause intestinal damage.
Source: iSaúde
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