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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density, which weakens the bones and makes them more susceptible to fractures. It often goes unnoticed because it doesn't typically cause symptoms until a fracture occurs. Osteoporosis can affect various bones in the body, but it is particularly common in the hips and spine.
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Osteoporosis?

Quiz: Do You Understand Osteoporosis?

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Osteoporosis is more common in men than in women.

Explanation:

Osteoporosis is more common in women than in men, because hormone changes during menopause affect bone density.

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Osteoporosis can affect mental health.

Explanation:

There is a link between an osteoporosis diagnosis and mental health. People with osteoporosis may become depressed due to limitations in daily life, a fear of falling or embarassment over postural changes.

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Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption.

Explanation:

Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption and assists the function of bone cells. There are only a few food sources of vitamin D, including fatty fish and cow's milk or plant-based milk. A little sun exposure also gives you a good dose of vitamin D. If you don't get enough vitamin D from food sources or sunlight, you may need to take a supplement.

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Weight-bearing exercise should be avoided if you have osteoporosis.

Explanation:

Weight-bearing exercises such as tennis or step aerobics can be very beneficial for people with osteoporosis, but ask your doctor first. Weight-bearing exercises are those that you do on your feet. This makes your bones and muscles work against gravity to keep you upright, strengthening them over time.

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High-sodium foods are bad for your bones.

Explanation:

Salt causes excessive calcium excretion through the kidneys. Because calcium is essential for bone strength, too much salt can weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment Options

The are many bones and joints in the foot, and the ends of the bones in many of these joints are covered in articular cartilage. This cartilage provides a surface that helps the bones move smoothly over one another during movement. Over time, through injury or repetitive use, this cartilage can gradually be worn away which leads to a loss of joint space between the bones. This can in turn lead to structural changes within the bone, such as the formation of osteophytes or “bone spurs”. This chronic condition is known as osteoarthritis or OA for short.