Enter Silent Disease, New Osteoporosis Adverted If There Is A Solang Break

JAKARTA - Osteoporosis is often referred to as a silent disease or an unconscious disease. Bone fragility will not show symptoms if there are no fracture complications.

Medical General Manager of Kalbe, dr. Esther Kristiningrum said osteoporosis didn't happen suddenly. But it will only show signs when a fracture occurs.

"The bone disease that occurs can cause symptoms such as pain, swelling around the location of the fracture, or a change in bone shape," said dr. Esther quoted from ANTARA, Wednesday, October 2.

Osteoporosis is a degenerate disease that is often experienced by the elderly or elderly. However, children or people who are younger can also experience it.

dr. Esther explained that steoporosis is divided into two large groups, based on the cause. The first is primary osteoporosis, namely osteoporosis in post-menopausal women due to decreased estrogen hormones.

The decline in hormones turned out to play a role in the formation of bone tissue, and osteoporosis in the elderly, also known as artistic osteoporosis.

Furthermore, secondary osteoporosis, caused by certain diseases, such as kidney disease, bone infection, or digestive tract disease.

The use of long-term drugs such as corticosteroid drugs or anti-pulsing drugs also causes osteoporosis of fracture patients due to falling or accidents, can also be more prone to osteoporosis.

To prevent osteoporosis, the bone must be healthy and strong. One way is to carry out a healthy lifestyle such as exercising regularly 30-45 minutes with a frequency of about 3-5 times per week.

"So it's not just once, it has to be routine and regular. In addition, it is necessary to be diligent in checking bone density, especially if you are already operating or old age," said dr. Esther.

The types of sports that can be done also vary, ranging from jogging, fast walking, up and down the stairs, yoga, pilates, tai chi, or lifting the burden according to their abilities.

Avoid cigarettes because they can pose a risk of osteoporosis. In addition, it is very important to meet the needs of nutrients, especially calcium as a raw material for bone tissue and also vitamin D.

Vitamin D is useful for increasing or optimizing calcium absorption from the digestive tract so that it can be brought to the bone to form a bone tissue.

"Source calcium can be obtained from the consumption of milk, green vegetables, cheese, it can also be equipped with calcium supplements," said dr. Esther.