09/08/2022
🟢 DIFFERENT TYPES OF BONE DISEASES TO WATCH OUT FOR
As we age, our bones gradually lose density. But there are ways to combat this natural loss of bone mass – such as vitamins and minerals, medications like estrogen replacement therapy, and strength-training and weight-bearing exercises.
So, what are the most common diseases or disorders that affect the bones? Here are 10 you’ll want to avoid if possible:
📌 Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis, in which low density means the bones are brittle and weak and prone to easily break, is by far the most common bone disease. Osteoporosis strikes more women than men, and even children may be at risk of developing juvenile osteoporosis. Bone density problems may occur because the body loses too much bone tissue, makes too little of it, or some combination of both. It tends to be symptomless. That is, people with osteoporosis tend not to know they have it – until a bone fracture has them visiting a doctor.
📌 Bone Infection: Also called osteomyelitis, infection of bone tissue is a rare but serious condition. It can occur following a surgery, such as a hip replacement, or may spread to the bones from another part of the body. Pain, swelling, and redness are common symptoms of a bone infection, and antibiotics are a common component of treatment. In some cases, portions of the infected bone may need to be surgically removed.
📌 Osteonecrosis: Without blood, bone tissue dies, a disease called osteonecrosis. In most cases, it occurs as the result of trauma to the bone that disrupts blood flow to the bone – such as a hip fracture. Prolonged high-dose steroid use can also cause this type of bone cell death. Once the bone tissue dies, the bone weakens and collapses. Pain that gradually gets worse may indicate osteonecrosis.
📌 Bone Tumors: Bone tumors occur when the uncontrolled growth of cells occurs inside bone. These tumors can be benign or malignant, although benign (noncancerous) bone tumors that do not impinge on other bone tissue and do not spread are more common.
📌 Osteoarthritis: A chronic degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that acts as a cushion between bones breaks down and the bones rub together, causing pain, inflammation, and stiffness.
📌 Rheumatoid Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, immunodeficiency disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s tissues, such as the joints in the hands and feet. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage that occurs with osteoarthritis, RA affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.
📌 Low Bone Density: Also called osteopenia, it is diagnosed when a person’s bone density is lower than it should be. Low bone density can lead to osteoporosis, which causes fractures, pain, and a stooped appearance. It is important to make the changes necessary to improve bone density if you are diagnosed with osteopenia.
📌 Gout: The joints are unusually affected in people who develop gout, a common disorder in which excess uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints, causing abnormal swelling, pain, and redness. The big toe is typically noticeably swollen, but symptoms may also occur in other joints, including the ankle, foot, or knee. Gout may occur due to your diet, or if your kidneys are not properly processing uric acid.
Hope this be useful to you.
