Treatment of osteoporosis of the joints, symptoms, prevention
Osteoporosis is a pathological condition characterized by a decrease in the strength of bones, an increase in their fragility and the destruction of bone tissue. Osteoporosis of the joints is treated by an orthopedist, a rheumatologist and an endocrinologist. Most often, the disease occurs in women during menopause.
Risk factors:
- hormonal (early onset of menopause, infertility, endocrine disorders);
- genetic (heredity, female sex, age after 60 years, tall stature, lactose intolerance);
- long-term use of some medicines;
- wrong lifestyle (hypodynamia, smoking, alcohol abuse, overweight, irrational diet);
- chronic diseases (blood diseases, autoimmune pathology, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, diseases of the adrenal glands, Crohn's disease).
Causes of osteoporosis of the knee joint in children: pathological destruction of bones, insufficient bone formation.
Main types of osteoporosis
Diseases are divided into two groups: primary (result of natural aging of the body) and secondary (symptom of the underlying disease).
Types of primary osteoporosis: idiopathic, senile and postmenopausal (osteoporosis in elderly women).
Types of secondary:
- occurs with endocrine diseases (pathology of the thyroid, pancreas, adrenal glands);
- occurs in rheumatoid diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis);
- occurs with pathology of the gastrointestinal tract (gastroduodenitis, duodenitis, malabsorption of calcium and phosphorus);
- occurs with blood diseases (leukemia, lymphoma).
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Symptoms of diffuse osteoporosis
In the early period, there are no symptoms. Later manifestations of the disease: pain in the bones when the weather changes, periodontitis, the formation of dental plaque, tachycardia, fractures that occur with minimal impact on the bones (clumsy movements, weak shock, cough). Night cramps in the calves, deformation of the leg bones, delamination of the nails, impaired gait, lameness are symptoms of diffuse osteoporosis.
Types of disease:
- osteoporosis of the hand;
- osteoporosis of joints (affects large joints);
- osteoporosis of the foot (changes in the structure of the lower extremities are most often asymptomatic);
- osteoporosis of the spine (the most severe form). Comprehensive diagnosis of osteoporosis of the spine and timely treatment will help to avoid many serious complications.
Regardless of the type of disease, drug therapy is carried out urgently under the supervision of an experienced specialist.
Diagnostics
After examining the patient and taking an anamnesis, the doctor will additionally prescribe an MRI or CT scan, radiography of the skeleton, ultrasound densitometry of bone tissue, general blood and biochemistry analysis, general urinalysis and hormonal studies. The above-mentioned analyzes and densitometry in osteoporosis will help to determine the density of bone tissue and the degree of the disease. If necessary, the consultation of a narrow-profile specialist will be recommended. After receiving the results of the tests, the doctor will prescribe a course of medical therapy and monitor its implementation.
Treatment of the disease
According to doctors, it is impossible to achieve full recovery. However, it is quite possible to stop the development of the disease, especially at the early stage of detection. It is recommended to use drugs:
- hormone substitutes (drugs with estrogens);
- that regulate phosphorus-calcium exchange;
- that strengthen bone tissue with vitamin D (alfacalcidol, calcitonin).
In severe pain, it is appropriate to prescribe painkillers. A doctor will help you choose the best safe drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis after a comprehensive examination.
Diet for osteoporosis
Doctors recommend consuming more foods containing calcium and vitamin D. These are dairy products, fish, nuts, greens, broccoli, fish oil, egg yolk. Avoid coffee, strong tea and alcoholic beverages.
Remedial physical education
The physical therapy doctor will help the patient to familiarize himself with the complex of therapeutic exercises. As a prevention of osteoporosis in women after 50 years, swimming is recommended, which helps strengthen bones. Also pay attention to sports walking.
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