OSTEOPOROSIS


The term osteoporosis refers to a bone disorder in which the absolute bone mass is less than normal. There is a deterioration of micro-architecture of the skeleton leading to increased bone fragility. The actual prevalence of osteoporosis remains unknown because of its asymptomatic nature.

Osteoporosis is primarily of 2 types :
Post-menopausal
Senile (age related)
Due to any other underlying disease.



RISK FACTORS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS

Increasing age
Early menopause
Lack of exercise
Smoking
Excess alcohol
Dietary factors like- Low calcium diet, High protein diet for a long time
Drugs like- corticosteroids, Heparin etc
Diseases like- Cushing’s syndrome, hyperparathyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic renal failure, inflammatory bowel diseases etc.

CLINIC FEATURES
Most of the patients usually are asymptomatic (without any symptoms). Fracture is usually the only cause of symptoms in osteoporosis which can often occur with minimal trauma. Fractures are most common in hips, wrists, humerus and ribs. Sudden onset of severe pain in the spine suggests vertebral crush fracture. Other symptoms include pain from mechanical derangement, increasing Kyphosis (deformity of the spine), height loss and abdominal protuberance follow crushed vertebrae.

DIAGNOSIS
The calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase levels in the body are normal. In the past osteoporosis used to be diagnosed after manifestation of fracture in old age but now can be achieved by bone densitometry which includes DUAL ENERGY X-RAY ABSORPTIOMETRY (DEXA). A DEXA scan provides the T-score; a mean value less than -2.5 is termed as Osteoporosis and values between -1 and -2.5 are termed as OSTEOPENIA.

If fracture is suspected then a Plain radiograph is usually done which reveals present and previous asymptomatic fractures.

PREVENTION OF OSTOEPOROSIS
Calcium intake of 1.0 – 1.5 gm per day.
Good sources of Calcium are Ragi( nachani), Tofu, Dairy products etc
Moderate vitamin D intake, 400-800 IU per day.
Moderate phosphorus intake.
Phosphorus is found as phosphates attached to protein rich foods like in dairy products, chicken etc
Regular exercises
Avoidance of alcohol, cigarette, tobacco
Periodic assessment of skeletal status and bone mineral

OUR TREATMENTS
In the Homeopathic mode of treatment the prime importance is given to the individual and each case is considered in regards to its cause, progress and possible outcomes. We have been successful in improving the T-score with the help of Homoeopathic medicines alone and thus not only preventing osteoporosis but even curing it. There are absolutely no side-effects and we take all the required measures to make your bones stronger.