What is Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that occurs due to gradual loss of bone mineral density, leading to bones become pores, fragile and increased susceptibility to fractures. Osteoporosis is often called as “silent disease” is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue.

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Diagnosis

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Bone mineral density scan is the only method for diagnosis of osteoporosis. The National

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Osteoporosis Foundation recommends following individuals for BMD scan:

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• All women above 65 regardless of risk factors

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• All younger postmenopausal women with one or more risk factors

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• Post-menopausal women who present with fractures

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T-Score

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The T-score is the number of standard deviations by which a person’s BMD differs from that of healthy young adults. In general, lower the T-score, more fragile the person’s bones. The T-score is therefore a rough indication of the need for treatment in adults.

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The World Health Organization has defined the following categories:

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• Normal Bone: T-score better than -1

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• Osteopenia: T-score between -1 & -2.5

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• Osteoporosis: T-score less than -2.5

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Osteoporosis: A Global Health Burden

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• According to World Health Organization (WHO), Osteoporosis is second only to cardiovascular disease as a global healthcare problem.

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• Affects over 200 million people worldwide.

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• Over 50% of women & 30-45% of men over age 50 have osteopenia/osteoporosis.

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10% loss of bone mass in the vertebrae can double the risk of vertebral fractures, and similarly, a 10% loss of bone mass in the hip can result in a 2.5 times greater risk of hip fracture.

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1 out of 8 males and 1 out of 3 females in India suffers from osteoporosis, making India one of the largest affected countries in the world.

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In most Western countries, while the peak incidence of Osteoporosis occurs at about 70-80 years of age, in India it may afflict younger, at age 50-60.

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Osteoporosis Signs & Symptoms

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In its early stages, there are no symptoms associated with osteoporosis but as it progresses it can cause

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• Fractures of the vertebrae, wrist or hips

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• Low back pain

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• Neck pain

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• Bone pain or tenderness

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• Loss of height over time

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• Stooped posture

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Osteoporosis Risk Factors

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• Non-Modifiable Risk factors Modifiable Risk factors

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• Age Alcohol

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• Family history Smoking

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• Menopause/ Hysterectomy Poor nutrition

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• Long term glucocorticoid therapy Insufficient exercise

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• Limitation of treatment options available for Osteoporosis:

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• Treatment Options Limitation

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• Provides 100% pure pharmacopoeia grade calcium carbonate with higher Elemental Calcium of 400 mg.

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• Provides synergistic combination of Calcium & Magnesium which is essential: o For absorption, utilization & mineralization of calcium o For optimum fetal growth & development.

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• To prevent complications of pregnancy like PIH, preeclampsia, IUGR, premature delivery & leg cramps.

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• For decreasing urinary calcium excretion.

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