Acıbadem Kayseri Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Dr. Bertan Cengiz stated that excessive caffeine consumption increases the risk of osteoporosis and said, "Sports have a great role in preventing osteoporosis." Dr. said that osteoporosis may be more common in women due to their hormonal structure. Bertan Cengiz said, “Osteoporosis, popularly known as 'bone resorption', is actually a disease in which bone quality deteriorates as well as osteoporosis. It refers to both the loss of density of the bone and the deterioration of its microarchitecture, that is, its internal structure. Gaps form inside the bones and their density decreases. This situation paves the way for the bone to break or crack. Fractures due to osteoporosis are most common in the bones of the wrist, spine and hip. The most important risk factor is age. As age progresses, osteoporosis also increases. In terms of osteoporosis, there are various risk factors besides age. Women are at risk. Because we see osteoporosis more in women than in men, due to their structure and hormonal status. It is also more common in white people than black people. Treatment of certain diseases may also increase the risk. For example, medications used for thyroid disease or other disorders may cause osteoporosis to occur more frequently. "Excessive caffeine consumption and alcohol intake are another factor that increases the risk of osteoporosis," he said. Dr. said that the symptoms of osteoporosis should be paid attention to. Bertan Cengiz: “In older ages, shortening of height due to collapse in the spine or other bones, development of a hunchback, and some posture disorders are conditions that we generally see as secondary to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis usually progresses silently. It may not cause symptoms until the first fracture occurs. In other words, since it does not cause any symptoms, it becomes very important for the person to be more careful and get tested at the periods recommended by experts. World Osteoporosis Day, October 20, is a day designated to draw attention to osteoporosis all over the world; In this regard, we want women to have annual bone scan tests and bone mineral measurements, especially after they enter menopause. Apart from this, pay close attention to their exercise and nutrition. We recommend them. Osteoporosis; It is a disease that can be prevented from progressing once it is detected. The most common cause of hip fractures and spine fractures, especially in older ages, is osteoporosis. "I want them to be aware of this and know that it can be prevented if precautions are taken at an early age," he said.
Dr. Bertan Cengiz said that sports have a great contribution in preventing the disease and continued his words as follows:
“Preventive measures rather than treatment are the most important factors in this disease. So, how do we take precautions? While our body progresses in the direction of bone formation until the age of 30, it progresses in the direction of melting after the age of 30. Nutrition and exercise until the age of 30 have a very serious positive effect. Of course, sports at older ages have a lot of impact, but proper nutrition and sports until the age of 30 have serious benefits on preventing osteoporosis. In addition, the vitamin D we get from the sun is an important factor in preventing osteoporosis. "When we consider all these factors, we can say that the two most important factors are nutrition and movement, that is, exercise."
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