osteoporosis and a thin bone condition is a condition where the body has less bone density and less bone quality resulting in less bone strength making it easier to break bones Even a minor accident resulting in disability meaning that the patient return to normal life And it can cause complications up to death
According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), it is found that osteoporosis It is the second highest public health problem in the world after heart disease and vascular disease. According to data from the International Osteoporosis Foundation, it was found that the Thai population with a risk of osteoporosis of 80-90% has not been assessed and treated. Osteoporosis is a silent disease that has no warning signs. When it is associated with a hip fracture, it has a mortality rate of 17% in the first year and 80% of it cannot return to life.
Saran Chindara Dr Spine and Nerve Specialist, S Spinal and Nerve Hospital said: osteoporosis It can be caused by 2 main reasons: the amount of bone mass accumulated. There is less than there should be, or there is more bone resorption than usual. Bone mass usually peaks between the ages of 30 and 34, after which bone mass is gradually lost. In women, at menopause, bone mass is lost rapidly during the first 5 years and a constant decrease.
However, will the bones of children of this age be strong? It depends on the food. Because it will affect body growth, including bone mass. Especially the amount of calcium taken is very important for bone mass and bone growth.
The amount of calcium that should be received at each age is as follows:
- For the first six months, children should receive 400 milligrams of calcium a day.
- Children between 6 months and 1 year should get 600 milligrams of calcium a day.
- Children aged 1-3 should get 700 milligrams of calcium a day.
- Children aged 4-8 should get 1,000 milligrams of calcium a day, and children aged 9-18 should get 1,300 milligrams a day.
The food that contains a lot of calcium and is well absorbed is milk or milk products (1 box of milk, 250 cc., provides 300 mg. of calcium). Other foods high in calcium include dried shrimp, small fish, tofu, and vegetables high in calcium, such as kale, gourd, mimosa, cassia, dandelion, neem
3 ways to keep your bones strong
Strong bones can be built at any age. Especially before the age of 30 is the best prevention of osteoporosis.
1. weight-bearing exercise and constantly increase resistance using feet and legs or hands and arms To support their own weight, such as dancing, aerobics, football, basketball, badminton, running or walking.
2. Get a sufficient and appropriate amount of calcium According to the recommendations of the Osteoporosis Foundation of Thailand 2021 it is as follows:
- For adults over the age of 50 and postmenopausal women should have 1000 milligrams of calcium per day. By focusing on eating foods high in calcium.
- No more than 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day is recommended. This includes dietary calcium and supplemental calcium. For patients with a history of kidney stones The cause of the stone formation should be evaluated. Components of gallstones before calcium supplementation
3. Avoid risky behaviours such as smoking, drinking coffee or alcohol which leads to a reduction in bone mass
Saran Dr He also said there were spinal fractures from osteoporosis There may be mild chronic pain, short stature, hunched back, crooked back, flatulence, lack of appetite due to reduced abdominal capacity. Until the patient has so much pain that he cannot get up and walk.
If you suspect that your spine has collapsed due to osteoporosis It can be examined by doing X-rays along with MR to help diagnose this abnormality. You can come for a consultation at S Spine and Nerve Hospital, a hospital specializing in the spine and nervous system. so that the doctor can make a precise diagnosis
