Causes and Symptoms of Osteoporosis

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This paper explores the causes and symptoms of Osteoporosis, the most common type of metabolic bone disease in the United States, which is characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue making bones fragile and highly susceptible to fractures. The paper lists the causes of osteoporosis, how it affects the body, how people are affected by it psycho-socially, how it is diagnosed, how it is usually treated, new developments in treating the disease, and steps which can be taken to prevent it from occurring. In addition, the appendix provides further information on community resources, places where patients can go for further information on handling osteoporosis, and a nursing care plan for patients with osteoporosis.

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"Bone is continually being made and reabsorbed to maintain calcium levels in the body and for growth (Yahoo Health, 2000). In adults, the main reason for new bone growth is to repair fractures. Peak bone mass, which occurs at the cessation of growth, is genetically determined. Adequate nutrition during growth is necessary for optimum development of the skeleton, and the most important nutrient for bones is calcium. Insufficient calcium intake results in weaker bones which are more likely to fracture (Dempster and Lindsay, 1993, p. 798). Mechanical stress is also thought to be important in bone maintenance and growth."

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