Duh, Osteoporosis Juga Bisa Terjadi Pada Usia 20-an

Duh, Osteoporosis can also occur in the 20s.

Dream - Osteoporosis is synonymous with bone problems experienced by the elderly. Characterized by a decrease in bone mass. However, osteoporosis prevention needs to be done early, especially for young people who have reached adolescence.

Young people or those who are in their 20s often neglect their lifestyle because they are too busy with work, thus often overlooking their own bone health. It is important for Sahabat Dream to know that people in their 20s also have the potential to experience osteoporosis.

"Osteoporosis can occur in young people and not always in the elderly, but there is a quotation mark. If this young age experiences several diseases, such as cancer, dialysis patients, and a history of long-term steroid use. Some of these side conditions can cause bones to become more brittle."

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"Therefore, osteoporosis prevention should be done by young people. Even though they still have healthy bones, it doesn't hurt to start this prevention early. How to do it? Let's find out in the following explanation, Sahabat Dream."

The main risk factors for developing osteoporosis

The factors that increase the risk of osteoporosis are age over 60 years, low muscle mass, gender with women being more susceptible to osteoporosis, and family history. Not only that, there are other risk factors that need to be considered such as smoking habits, alcohol consumption, inadequate calcium intake, inability to move or immobility, lack of sunlight exposure, and low body weight. Recognizing these factors can be the first step in preventing bone disease.

"Low body weight is commonly referred to as sarcopenia, which is associated with low food intake, low calcium, and low vitamins. Automatically, there is also no fuel to form the bones."
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Known as the Silent Disease

Osteoporosis is often referred to as a 'silent disease', which is a condition where the disease does not show symptoms until it reaches a certain level of severity. New symptoms will only appear when the condition is already quite severe. Therefore, it is important for dream friends to continue to pay attention to bone health.

"Osteoporosis has no symptoms at all, symptoms may only appear if one suddenly slips and falls. Therefore, the symptom itself is a fracture, so there will be no symptoms until complications arise."
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"How to Prevent Osteoporosis from an Early Stage"
1. Increase Vitamin D

Vitamin D plays a role in calcium absorption, maintaining the immune system, and supporting bone growth in children as well as maintaining bone density in adults. In addition to supplements, vitamin D can also be obtained naturally through exposure to sunlight. The combination of dietary intake, sunlight exposure, and vitamin D supplements is a strategy to ensure sufficient vitamin D levels in the body.

2. Drink High Calcium Milk

Milk contains high levels of calcium, which is an essential nutrient for bone growth and strength. By consuming this milk, it can help prevent a decrease in bone density over time.

Dr. Yoshi explained that drinking milk can increase the calcium levels in the bones, but it is advised not to consume it excessively. It is better to have just one glass a day as excessive consumption can also lead to weight gain.

3. Consumption of Green Vegetables and Red Meat

"Green vegetables and red meat are additional sources of calcium and important nutrients for the body. The combination of these two types of food not only provides additional support for bone health but also plays a role in preventing nutrient deficiencies. 'There are many foods that contain calcium, such as green vegetables and red meat, all of which contain a lot of calcium,' said Dr. Yoshi."

4. Sports

Through regular physical activities, such as walking, running, or other strenuous activities, the body becomes accustomed to bearing weight and performing movements that stimulate bone growth and strengthen bone structure. Sahabat Dream can start with low-intensity sports.

"Not only that, exercise can also improve body balance and coordination. Therefore, it reduces the risk of falling that can cause broken bones or conditions that are more commonly experienced by osteoporosis patients. "Any kind of exercise, for example running, cycling, or swimming, is good for bones," said Dr. Yoshi."

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