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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) – The Public Health Authority in Saudi Arabia has warned, through its official account on Twitter, of osteoporosis, which leads to its weakness, so that it breaks easily as a result of a slight fall or sudden movement.
Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a major cause of lifelong pain and disability.
Symptoms:
And the Saudi Ministry of Health indicated, on its website, that symptoms usually do not appear in the early stages. As the patient’s condition progresses, he may feel:
- the pain is in the lower back; Because of a fracture, or disintegration of the vertebrae
- Curvature of the back, shortening of stature over time
- Bone breaks more easily than expected
When to see a doctor:
- When you get old, i.e. reach 60 years or more
- After menopause in women, or removal of the ovaries
- Taking cortisone for several months
- When taking medications such as: corticosteroids, anticoagulants, and epilepsy drugs
protection:
And the Public Health Authority in Saudi Arabia, via Twitter, published some ways to prevent healthy bones, most notably:
- Practicing a healthy lifestyle, such as maintaining a healthy body weight, avoiding smoking, and being physically active
- Eating a diet rich in bone-healthy nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein
- Safe exposure to sunlight helps you get enough vitamin D.