What causes osteoporosis?

During our lifetime, bones grow along with our body. In this process the older bones are replaced by the new ones this task is performed by the cells in the body. The cells which help in building the new bone care called osteoclasts. Whereas, the cells which take down the old bones are called osteoblasts. At the childhood stage there is more amount of bone growth in the body which gradually reduces from the age of 30 and as we grow older. This happens due the imbalance between the cells that remove bone and the cells that create bone and it eventually results in osteoporosis.

Bones are made up of various minerals. When compared between men and woman, the rate of bone loss is same, but it increases in women as they reach the age of menopause. This is due to the decrease in the estrogen level after menopause. Estrogen is responsible for bone forming cell to keep working. But as estrogen level decreases the bone forming cells in the women's body which results in osteoporosis. Where men with low testosterone level are exposed to osteoporosis.

Some other causes for osteoporosis are mentioned Below :

• Vitamin D deficiency
• Smoking
• Drinking
• Calcium deficiency
• Lack of exercise
• Depression

Osteoporosis Symptoms

Some other symptoms involve :

• The main symptoms consist of severe muscles and bone pain
• Frequent fracture of bones
• Height loss over time
• Kyphosis i.e Stooped posture

Osteoporosis Medication :

Actonel (Risedronate Sodium) - Actonel consist of risdedronate Sodium and is known to reduce the breaking of bones. It helps in the prevention of fractures in men and woman having osteoporosis. Actonel helps in binding the bones together very tightly hence there is less removal of calcium from bones due the which the osteoclasts cannot take down the old bone. It is very effective in reducing the chances of hip and spine fracture. You should not lie down after taking this medicine.

Actonel (Risedronate ) - Atonel (Risedronate) is responsible for changing the mechanism of bone breakdown and bone formation in the body which eventually results in preventing of Osteoporosis. Actonel (Risedronate) is also known to prevent bone's Paget Disease. One has to stay upright after taking medication for 30 mins if you cannot stay upright for 30 mins you should avoid taking this medication.

Osteoporosis Prevention

Osteoporosis can be prevented by doing following Steps

Proper Diet :
Having proper diet is also a very important factor in prevention of osteoporosis. A proper diet involves Vitamin K, Vitamin D and Calcium.

Regular Exercise :
By doing all the exercises that put weight on the legs helps in the formation of more bones as it encourages the bone forming cells. Exercises such as running , jogging, swimming are very useful and effective.

Some other measures to prevent osteoporosis are given below :

• Avoid too much of alcohol
• Control smoking
• Decrease intake of caffeine
• Taking proper medication
• Hormone replacement therapy