Just my 2 cents

Osteoporosis is a disorder concerning the bones. This disease leads to a greater danger of fracture. Osteoporosis creates havoc in the micro architecture of the bones. It also caused a reduction in the density of bone minerals besides causing alteration in the range of non-collagenous proteins present in the bone. This ailment is a common occurrence in women who have entered the menopausal stage. Osteoporosis largely arises due to hormonal problems and other diseases. Certain types of medication can also be a contributing factor for osteoporosis.

In spite of no particular symptoms, the major consequence of osteoporosis is the susceptibility to bone fractures. The fractures attributed to osteoporosis have a certain peculiarity about them. These fractures occur in situations when generally a healthy person wouldn’t suffer any breakage. These fractures are called fragility fractures. There are also occurrences of sudden and severe back aches along with compression in the spinal cord region.

The measurement of mineral density in the bone is used to detect osteoporosis. DEXA is one of the most popularly used methods of osteoporosis diagnosis.

The treatment of osteoporosis needs various factors to be taken into account. Gender and lifestyle of an individual are very important considerations in deciding the mode of treatment. Bisphosphonate drugs are the most commonly used drugs to treat osteoporosis. Teriparatide and strontium ranelate are the other drugs which have shown promise in treatment of osteoporosis. Hormone replacement is also an option in certain cases.

Prevention of the disease can by adopting a healthy lifestyle and exercise. Calcium and vitamin D nutrition are also necessary for the prevention of osteoporosis.