Fat people are less prone to osteoporosis, said Pavel Evdokimenko
People with low mobility are more prone to osteoporosis, which is characterized by brittle bones. This was announced in an interview with URA.RU by a rheumatologist, neurologist Pavel Evdokimenko.
“The bone is compacted due to the load. The less load a person has, the weaker he is physically? And the bones also become less dense. Therefore, people who lead such a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to have osteoporosis. This is dangerous because there is an increased risk of fractures, ”said Pavel Evdokimenko.
The rheumatologist noted that such a problem often haunts slender people. “There are naturally thin-boned and broad-boned people. It is clear that people with thin bones have a higher risk of osteoporosis. This is one of the rare cases where thin people do not have an advantage over full ones. Because in the latter, the bone becomes wider and denser, because it is forced to carry more weight, ”said the neurologist.
The doctor also named the main consequences of osteoporosis. “The most common is a compression fracture of the vertebrae and femoral neck. If a person stoops, he has an incorrect posture, blood supply to the spine and muscle work. He lifted the bag, and the vertebra was flattened. It doesn’t have to be an injury. Sometimes it is enough to raise something unsuccessfully. This usually does not lead to catastrophic consequences. Most often to an ache in the back. A person may not be aware of the fracture. Moreover, it hurts more often when standing than when walking. With a fracture of the femoral neck, there is no guarantee. It is connected not only with osteoporosis, but also with other factors. But it increases the risk, ”the expert emphasized.
Evdokimenko gave a number of recommendations for the prevention of osteoporosis. “We need gymnastics, without sudden movements and heavy weights. Stay in the sun in moderation. Protein is important in nutrition. It forms the basis of the bone matrix. You should not abuse vitamin D, as many people like to. This leads to bone problems such as hypercalcemia. Up to fractures, if sorted out. Calcium should also be taken sparingly. It can also be hypercalcemia, ”the interlocutor of URA.RU explained.
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People with low mobility are more prone to osteoporosis, which is characterized by brittle bones. This was announced in an interview with URA.RU by a rheumatologist, neurologist Pavel Evdokimenko. “The bone is compacted due to the load. The less load a person has, the weaker he is physically? And the bones also become less dense. Therefore, people who lead such a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to have osteoporosis. This is dangerous because there is an increased risk of fractures, ”said Pavel Evdokimenko. The rheumatologist noted that such a problem often haunts slender people. “There are naturally thin-boned and broad-boned people. It is clear that people with thin bones have a higher risk of osteoporosis. This is one of the rare cases where thin people do not have an advantage over full ones. Because in the latter, the bone becomes wider and denser, because it is forced to carry more weight, ”said the neurologist. The doctor also named the main consequences of osteoporosis. “The most common is a compression fracture of the vertebrae and femoral neck. If a person stoops, he has an incorrect posture, blood supply to the spine and muscle work. He lifted the bag, and the vertebra was flattened. It doesn’t have to be an injury. Sometimes it is enough to raise something unsuccessfully. This usually does not lead to catastrophic consequences. Most often to an ache in the back. A person may not be aware of the fracture. Moreover, it hurts more often when standing than when walking. With a fracture of the femoral neck, there is no guarantee. It is connected not only with osteoporosis, but also with other factors. But it increases the risk, ”the expert emphasized. Evdokimenko gave a number of recommendations for the prevention of osteoporosis. “We need gymnastics, without sudden movements and heavy weights. Stay in the sun in moderation. Protein is important in nutrition. It forms the basis of the bone matrix. You should not abuse vitamin D, as many people like to. This leads to bone problems such as hypercalcemia. Up to fractures, if sorted out. Calcium should also be taken sparingly. It can also be hypercalcemia, ”the interlocutor of URA.RU explained.
