osteoporosis and thin bone condition is a condition in which the body has bone density and decreased bone quality resulting in decreased bone strength makes it easier to break bones Even a small accident resulting in disability causing the patient to be unable to return to normal life And may cause complications until 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 80-90% risk of osteoporosis 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 17% mortality rate in the first year and 80% of it is unable to return to life.
Dr. Saran Chindara Spine and Nerve Specialist, S Spine and Nerve Hospital said: osteoporosis It can be caused by 2 main reasons: the amount of bone mass accumulated. There is less than it should be, or there is more bone resorption than usual. Bone mass typically peaks between the ages of 30 and 34, after which there is a gradual loss of bone mass. In women, at menopause there is a rapid loss of bone mass in the first 5 years and a steady decrease.
However, will the bones of children at this age be strong? It depends on the food. Because it will affect the growth of the body, including bone mass. Especially the amount of calcium intake is very important for bone mass and bone growth.
The amount of calcium that should be received in each age is as follows:
- For the first six months, children should receive 400 milligrams of calcium per day.
- Children aged 6 months to 1 year should get 600 milligrams of calcium per day.
- Children aged 1-3 years should get 700 milligrams of calcium per day.
- Children ages 4-8 should get 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day, and children ages 9-18 should get 1,300 milligrams per day.
The food that contains a lot of calcium and is well absorbed is milk or dairy products (1 box of milk, 250 cc., provides 300 mg. of calcium). Other foods that are high in calcium include dried shrimp, small fish, tofu, and vegetables that are high in calcium. such as kale, gourd, mimosa, cassia, dandelion, neem
3 ways to keep your bones strong
Building strong bones can be done at any age. Especially before the age of 30 is the best prevention of osteoporosis.
1. weight-bearing exercise and consistently increasing 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. Getting an adequate and proper amount of calcium According to the recommendations of the Osteoporosis Foundation of Thailand 2021 are as follows:
- For adults over 50 and postmenopausal women Should get 1000 milligrams of calcium per day. By focusing on eating foods that are high in calcium.
- No more than 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day is not 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 behaviors such as smoking, drinking coffee or alcohol that results in decreased bone mass
Dr. Saran Also said that spinal fractures from osteoporosis There may be mild chronic pain, short stature, hunched back, crooked back, flatulence, loss of appetite due to decreased abdominal capacity. Until the patient has so much pain that he can’t get up and walk.
If you suspect that your spine has collapsed due to osteoporosis It can be examined by doing X-rays together with MR to help diagnose this abnormal condition. You can come to consult at S Spine and Nerve Hospital, a hospital specialized in spine and nervous system. so that the doctor can make a precise diagnosis