Osteoporosis is a common disease in which bones become weak and easily break with even a slight fall or sudden impact, such as bending or coughing.
The risk of osteoporosis increases in the following cases:
– Lack of physical activity.
– Using some medications in high doses for a long time, such as cortisone, prednisone, heparin (an anticoagulant), and some medications used for epilepsy, gastroesophageal reflux, and cancer.
– Hyperactivity of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands.
– Lack of gonadal hormones: lack of testosterone in men, and lack of estrogen in women, especially if menopause begins early (before the age of 45 years).
– Excessive caffeine intake and smoking.
– Family history.
– Aging, as bone mass is destroyed faster than it is built.
– Loss of body weight due to anorexia, gastrointestinal surgery, etc., as the person does not get enough calcium and vitamin D.
To get advice from specialist doctors on combating osteoporosis, you can visit the consultation clinics department during:
the morning period (9:00 – 1:00)
the evening period (4:00 – 8:00)
