Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – The Public Health Authority of Saudi Arabia has warned, through its official account on the “Twitter” site, of osteoporosis, which leads to its weakness, so much so that it breaks easily. due to a slight fall or sudden movement.
Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a leading cause of pain and disability throughout life.
Symptoms:
And the Saudi Ministry of Health indicated on its website that symptoms don’t usually appear in the early stages. As the patient’s condition progresses, he may feel:
- the pain is in the lower back; Due to a fracture or disintegration of the vertebrae
- Curvature of the back, shortening of height over time
- Bone breaks more easily than expected
When to see a doctor:
- When you get older, that is, you reach 60 years or more
- After menopause in women or the removal of the ovaries
- Taking cortisone for several months
- When taking medications such as: corticosteroids, blood thinners and epilepsy medications
protection:
And the Public Health Authority of Saudi Arabia, via Twitter, has posted some ways to prevent bone health, most notably:
- Practicing a healthy lifestyle, such as maintaining a healthy body weight, avoiding smoking, and being physically active
- Eat a diet rich in bone-healthy nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein
- Safe exposure to sunlight helps you get enough vitamin D.
