What Bones That ?
Calcium strengthens the framework. The outer layer of the bone has nerves and
network of small blood vessels . Materials that old bone is removed and new bone material added continually . In children and young adults , plus a lot more material than that removed bone. Our bones become larger, heavier and stronger. After age 30 , more bone is lost than materials made new . Our bones become increasingly lightweight and fragile .
People with AIDS rate of bone mineral density and fractures outside
unusually high . This problem may be caused by HIV infection itself .
Osteoporosis may be impaired by some drugs used to treat HIV .
What is Osteoporosis It ?
Osteoporosis , or porous bone , occurs when too much mineral is removed
of the skeleton . Bones become brittle and more easily broken . Fractures
The most common is the hip bones , spine and wrist bones .
Osteopenia is bone mineral loss is mild or moderate .
Loss of bone mineral density can occur without symptoms or pain .
Often times , pelvis , back or wrist is broken into
The first sign of osteoporosis .
What Causes Osteoporosis ?
As we age , we lose bone mineral substances .There are many factors that increase the risk of osteoporosis . Some of us are able to control , some others do not .
Factors that we are not able to control include :
* Age over 50 years
* Women after menopause
* Caucasian or Asian descent
* Have parents ever broken a bone
hip
* Body slim or lightweight
Factors that we were able to control
including :
* Lack of calcium or vitamin D
in the diet
* Smoking
* Consumption of more than three units of beverages
alcohol per day
* Excessive caffeine consumption
* Lack of exercise . but sports
also increases the risk of excessive
osteoporosis
Some health issues also increase the risk of osteoporosis :
* Severe Malnutrition
* The level of low testosterone
* Infection with hepatitis C
* Rheumatoid arthritis and related diseases
* Advanced Renal Disease
* Thyroid Disorders
* The use of corticosteroids ( anti-inflammatory drugs ) eg . prednisone or hydrocortisone
for more than three months
HIV and Osteoporosis ?
HIV infection leads to loss of bone mineral density .Some studies have suggested that HIV itself, chronic inflammation, problems
other health or certain medications might be connected with the bone disease .
Use of tenofovir ( sort of antiretroviral drugs ; see Fact Sheet 419 ) is also associated with loss of bone mineral density .
Antacids and Substance Density .
Bone mineral
The use of antacids kinds of proton pump inhibitors ( eg, lansoprazole , omeprazole or esomeprazol ) are long may reduce bone mineral density .On the other hand , we can increase the level of calcium with the use of calcium carbonate antacids .
How Do We Know We Osteoporosis ?
Unfortunately , there may not be a sign of osteoporosis before we fractures .
The only way to know how fast we remove the bone mineral content is through a test .
The most common test used to measure bone density is the observation
DEXA ( Dual Energy X - ray absorptiometry ) . Observations DEXA is fast and painless . HIV-positive individuals aged 50 years and over proposed observations
DEXA .
Bone mineral density was reported as grams per cubic centimeter .
This compares with a maximum density of minerals for a healthy 30-year -old of the same sex .
T-scores measure the bone mineral content below the peak .
Osteoporosis is defined as having a T-score of-2.5 or lower.
Between-1.0 and -2.5 skort showed osteopenia .
Bone density can also be reported as Z-scores . It compared the bone mineral content of us with old people and same sex .
How We're Facing
Osteoporosis ?
To prevent osteoporosis , taking plenty of calcium while still building bone ( up to age 30 years ) . The higher peak bone density , the better .If you have osteopenia or osteoporosis , we can reduce the risk of fractures :
* Make sure we can taste calcium . The proposed level depending on age : 9-18 years : 1.300mg / day ; 19-50 years : 1.000mg/day ; 50 years and over : 1.200mg/day .
We may get enough calcium from food , especially we eat yogurt or cheese , or drink milk . Almonds , chickpeas , figs , broccoli ,
and many other foods containing many kinds . If you are taking calcium supplements recalled that calcium absorption is assisted by vitamin D.
* Perform weight-bearing exercise seems to signal the bones to hold mineral substances .
* Reduce or stop smoking and reduce consumption of caffeine and alcohol .
* Reduce the risk of falls . Empty running at home . Be careful if you go up / down stairs and steep slopes . This is especially important when we are experiencing peripheral neuropathy ( see Fact Sheet 555 ) on foot .
Several studies have shown that the drug alendronate increase density
bone mineral in people with HIV . This drug from the class of bisphosphonates , and some drugs
This class can be used in a month or once a year . U.S. FDA - recorded
problems in the jaw bone and the thigh as a side effect of long-term
possible from these drugs . Discuss with your doctor how long bisphosphonate therapy can be resumed .
The Bottom Line
HIV-positive people have osteoporosis , a kind of bone disease with numbers outsideunusually high . HIV itself or drugs may be responsible .
We can help prevent osteoporosis by taking calcium or
vitamin D supplements , quitting smoking , and reducing alcohol and caffeine consumption .
If there is no pain in the joints , weight-bearing exercise can also help .
Alendronate drug used to treat osteoporosis associated with HIV .
You need special tests to find out if we have osteoporosis .
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