osteoporosis and osteoarthritis

Question 1

at what ages do humans bone stop growing

Answer 1

30 years old, after that it starts to gradually deteriorate

Question 2

what is osteoporosis

Answer 2

reduced bone density due to ageing, resulting in increased risk of fractures

Question 3

what is the first sign that someone has osteoporosis

Answer 3

a fracture is often the first sign that a person has osteoporosis

Question 4

how can you prevent osteoporosis

Answer 4

to prevent osteoporosis, people need an adequate calcium intake in their diet, an adequate amount of vitamin D and plenty of exercise

Question 5

what are the treatment options for osteoporosis?

Answer 5

treatment for osteoporosis includes

lifestyle changes to increase calcium intake vitamin D production and exercise
reduce smoking
medication can also be used to prevent or treat it

Question 6

what is osteoarthritis

Answer 6

deterioration of joint cartilage due to age or injury, to the point where the bone surfaces are not protected

Question 7

what are the first signs of osteoarthritis

Answer 7

those who suffer from osteoarthritis notice a rubbing, grating or crackling sound when they move the joint

Question 8

how can you prevent osteoarthritis

Answer 8

they is no prevention

it can also be a genetic disorder

Question 9

is they a cure for osteoarthritis

Answer 9

they is no known cure for osteoarthritis

Question 10

what are the treatment options for osteoarthritis

Answer 10

treatment may include medication to relieve pain, physiotherapy to strengthen muscles around the affected joints, surgery to realign bones or joint replacement surgery