OSTEOPOROSISBy Amy Xu

Safa Khan

Sambhav Upadhyay

WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS? Osteoporosis is a disease in which the

bones become brittle and are more likely to break

This is caused by lack of calcium

WHEN IS IT DETECTED? Older people are more susceptible so

usually it is detected when you are older Since there are no specific symptoms of

this disease, seeing a doctor at 65 years of age or older is recommended.

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS No specific symptoms Some include weak back, hips, and

wrists Genetic, heredity and environmental

factors are also in effect Bones break easily/frequently

LONG/SHORT TERM EFFECTS Short Term Effects: to manage it you would exercise which can improve muscle mass

and bone strength. you should also keep a healthy diet and have calcium to build

bone mass and bone density

Long Term Effects: drug therapy can manage osteoporosis for a while. -One of the drug therapies is calcitonin (miacalcan) which can

slow down bone loss, reduce spinal fractures and eases pain associated with bone fractures.

Family impact: The family will have to make sure that the individual with osteoporosis will get calcium and

vitamin intakes. They will also help with

the therapies.

TREATMENT Take calcium supplements – if you don’t get

enough calcium in you diet, then these will help you get the amount you need

Eat a diet full of calcium and vitamin D – calcium helps keep bones strong and vitamin D helps your body absorb it

TREATMENT (CONT.) Exercising daily - strength training, weight-

bearing aerobic activities, flexibility, and stability and balance exercises help strengthen bones and balance

Biophosphonates – slow down bone deterioration

Ex. Alendronate (Fosamax)

WOW! More than 40 million people in

the U.S. already have osteoporosis or are at high risk

WOW! Women get osteoporosis more often

than men Caucasian and Asian women are

more likely to get osteoporosis

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