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Osteoporosis: A Silent Threat to Bone Health
Description:
Osteoporosis is a chronic bone disease characterized by decreased bone mass and density, making bones weak and prone to fractures. It develops gradually, often without noticeable symptoms, earning it the nickname "the silent disease."
Associated Diseases:
Osteoporosis is linked to several underlying conditions and lifestyle factors:
- Age: Bone loss is a natural part of aging, increasing the risk of osteoporosis in seniors.
- Menopause: Estrogen deficiency after menopause accelerates bone loss in women.
- Steroid Use: Prolonged corticosteroid use inhibits bone formation.
- Thyroid Problems: Hyperthyroidism speeds up bone turnover, while hypothyroidism slows it down.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: This autoimmune disease can damage bone tissue.
- Cushing's Syndrome: Excessive cortisol levels impair bone health.
- Smoking and Alcohol: These habits can damage bone cells and interfere with calcium absorption.
Did you Know ?
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, an estimated 10 million Americans over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, and another 44 million have low bone mass, putting them at risk.
