Do's and Don'ts for Osteoporotic Patients

Whatever your age, the habits you develop today could have a long-term impact on your bone health. The time to act is right now.

Whatever your age, the habits you form today may have long-term consequences for your bone health. The time to take action is now.

What exactly is osteoporosis? It is a disease in which decreased bone density or mass increases the risk of fractures significantly.

How Can It Be Avoided?

• Maintain healthy weight by eating a well-balanced diet.

1. Consume enough calcium and vitamin D. Fortified cereals and juices, low fat dairy products, and fatty fish are all excellent options.
2. Consume bone-healthy foods such as lean protein, fruits, and vegetables.
3. Enough sun exposure will also help your body maintain adequate levels of vitamin D3.
4. Regular exercise is essential. Strength training is the best way to strengthen your muscles and bones. Stay active by doing weight training, walking, hiking, jogging, and climbing.
   

• Avoid smoking, and limit Alcohol. Have no more than two drinks of alcohol every day
• Take care of the underlying causes of fractures. Minor changes that protect most people from fractures include: adequate lighting around stairs, nonslip shoes, well-kept rugs in your bathroom, and foot wear that maintains good posture.
  
  
• Consult your doctor about the most effective hormonal replacement therapies and medications to prevent bone loss during and after menopause. Also, if you use medications like prednisolone, SSRIs, and so on on a regularly, you should have your calcium levels and bone density checked on a regular basis to maintain healthy bones.
  

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