Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by porous and brittle bones. It was first coined by Jean Georges Chretien Frederic Martin Lobstein in the 1830s to describe bones with abnormally large holes. Osteoporosis risk is higher in women, especially after menopause, and can be caused by low estrogen levels, family history, small body size, and not getting enough calcium and vitamin D from diet. While often asymptomatic, osteoporosis can lead to fractures, loss of height, and stooped posture. Maintaining adequate calcium and vitamin D intake through diet and regular weight-bearing exercise can help prevent osteoporosis.

1. OSTEOPOROSIS

2. Osteoporosis-meaning
The word OSTEO is derived from the GREEK WORD
osteos meaning BONE...
Hence,
osteoporosis means formation of holes in the
bone result
Fracture and uncontrollable pain is known as
osteoporosis.
OSTEO –BONE
POROSIS – HOLE FORMATION

3. History
An earlymedicalpioneer,theeighteenthcenturyEnglishsurgeonJohnHunterdiscoveredthatas
newboneislaiddowninthebody,oldboneisdestroyed,or reabsorbed.
Thisprocessis nowknownas remodellingandwaslatershownto playa criticalrolein
osteoporosis, thoughit wasn’tevena recognizeddiseaseformorethan100yearsafterhisdeath.
Osteoporosishashauntedwomensincethedawnof history.Egyptianmummiesfrom4,000
yearsagohavebeenfoundwiththetelltaledowager’shump.

4. Discovery
 In the 1830s the French pathologist
Jean Georges Chretien Frederic
Martin Lobstein noticed that some
patients’ bones were riddled with larger than
normal holes, and he coined the term
osteoporosis (porous bone) to describe such
deteriorated human bone.
 In the 1930s Fuller Albright of
Massachusetts General Hospital couldn’t help
but ponder what it was about
being postmenopausal that made women
particularly susceptible to having frail bones.

5. Causes Of
Osteoporosis

6. List of causes
Osteoporosis is common among Asian and white people than blacks.
1/10 of women suffers due to osteoporosis after menopause stage. Some of the
causes are as follows:
 Family History: If someone in your family has or had osteoporosis, you're more
at risk.
 Gender: Women are simply more likely to develop osteoporosis.
 Oestrogen Levels: Oestrogen protects bones, so if you have low oestrogen levels,
you're more at risk for developing osteoporosis.
 Ovary removal: Also, if you've had your ovaries removed, your osteoporosis risk
increases because the ovaries produce a lot of your oestrogen.
 History of Broken Bones: If you've broken bones in the past, you could be more
at risk for osteoporosis because the broken bone(s) probably lowered your bone
mineral densiry (BMD).
 Low Body Weight: Petite and small boned women (under 130 pounds) have less
bone mass to begin with, so they need to be particularly vigilant about their

7. Dietary Causes For
Osteoporosis

8. LESS intake of CALCIUM:
Low calcium intake contributes to diminished bone density, early
bone loss and an increased risk of fractures.
Eating Disorder:
 People who have ANOREXIA are at higher risk of osteoporosis.
 Low food intake can reduce the number of calories and amount of
protein and calcium ingested.
 In women, anorexia can stop menstruation, leading to weaker
bones. In men, anorexia lowers the amount of sex hormones in the
body and can weaken bone.

9. Symptoms of
Osteoporosis

10. Some General Symptoms
There typically are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss. But
once bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you may have signs
and symptoms that include:
 Back pain, caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra
 Loss of height over time
 A stooped posture
 A bone fracture that occurs much more easily than expected

11. Preventions
&
Precautions

12. How to prevent..?
Three factors essential for keeping your bones healthy throughout
your life are:
Adequate amounts of calcium
Adequate amounts of vitamin D
Regular exercise

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