If you are troubled by back pain, then definitely get the test done, 5 crore women of the country are victims of this disease.

Osteoporosis Diseases: Osteoporosis is a dangerous disease of bones. The most effect of this disease is in the spinal cord. Nowadays people are falling prey to this disease at a young age. About 6 crore people in the country have osteoporosis disease. Its cases are increasing every year.

You know about cancer, diabetes and heart disease. The cases of these diseases are also increasing every year, but do you know that the figures of a dangerous bone disease are increasing rapidly in India. 60 million people in the country have become victims of osteoporosis. About 80 percent of these are women. Means about 5 crore women have got this disease. Its scope is increasing every year. Earlier this disease used to occur after the age of 50 years, but now its cases are also increasing in the age group of 30 to 40 years. In this disease the bones become weak. Due to which life becomes very difficult.

In such a situation, you need to be cautious about osteoporosis. It is also important to have knowledge about its symptoms and methods of prevention. For this, we have talked to experts in detail.

What is osteoporosis disease

Dr. Rajesh Verma, Director of the Department of Orthopedics at Maringo Asia Hospitals, explains that osteoporosis is a bone disease, in which the density of bones decreases and there may be small holes in them. In the beginning, there is weakness in the bones and due to lack of timely treatment, it becomes a disease of osteoporosis. Now the cases of this disease are also increasing in the young population. About 61 million people in India have osteoporosis, of which 80 percent are women. In such a situation, women need to be cautious about it.

Dr. Rajesh explains that due to osteoporosis, fractures in the spine can lead to constant pain in the back and decrease in the height of the person. If there is a fracture in the spine, it can make a person handicapped. This has a great impact on routine life. The life of the patient suffering from this becomes very difficult. If an elderly gets this disease, then it becomes very difficult for them. Bone fracture becomes fatal in old age.

What are the symptoms

back pain

weakening of bones

poor posture

Joint pain

how to defend

Doctors tell that it is very important to take care of diet to prevent osteoporosis. If there is a good amount of calcium and vitamin D in the body, then it can help in fighting this disease. Along with this, exercising daily is also beneficial. People are also advised not to consume alcohol and smoke. Get a bone density test done to identify this disease.

It is important to increase awareness about the disease

Neeta Rajwar, facility director of Maringo Asia Hospitals, says that people need to be aware of this disease. People should get information about its connection with spinal fractures, especially in the young population. Apart from this, it is also necessary to tell the methods of prevention and information about the methods of advance treatment.