Bones can break even without falling or getting injured, which is also called pathological fracture in medical language. This problem has to be faced due to many reasons. Due to this, there is a feeling of weakness in the body. First we need to understand what a pathological fracture is.
Till now people generally believe that bones cannot break without falling or getting injured. but it’s not like that. Bones can break even without falling or getting injured, which is also called pathological fracture in medical language. The main reason for this is bone weakness or any serious health infection. This problem can occur due to many reasons, such as lack of nutrition in your body, any disease, or problems related to your lifestyle. What is pathological fracture, why does it happen and what can be its treatment, let us know about all this in detail.
Why do bones become weak?
Osteoporosis Weakening of bones
It is usually found in elderly people and women who have reached the age of menopause. After the age of 50, calcium starts shrinking in the bones. Because of this, this problem becomes common among the elderly. In this the bones lose their density. Its main reason is deficiency of calcium and vitamin D.
Bone infection (Osteomyelitis):
Bone infection is a major reason why bones get damaged unnecessarily and bones become weak. Such infections are mostly caused by bacteria. Due to this reason the possibility of fracture also increases.
Cancer
Bone cancer or cancer that has spread from other parts (such as breast, lung or prostate cancer) can weaken the bones. This condition is called ‘metastatic bone disease’.
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childhood illness
Some people are born with weak bones, such as osteogenesis imperfecta. In this disease your bones remain weak since childhood.
There are other reasons too
Use of steroid medicines is also a reason due to which bone health is badly affected. Long-term use of steroids can cause severe damage to your bones.
Alcohol and cigarettes are already harmful for health but in the case of bones, they can cause further harm to you.
Which test should be done?
1. Get a bone density test done
It tests for the disease called osteoporosis and measures the strength of bones. This will let you know how healthy your bones are.
2. MRI/CT Scan:
If you get MRI or CT scan done to detect bone infection, cancer and internal damage, then all these diseases will be detected.
3. Blood Test:
You can get a blood test done to check calcium and vitamin D levels but definitely take doctor’s advice for this.
What is the treatment?
Doctors will give you calcium and vitamin D medicines to strengthen your bones, but do not buy any such medicines on your own.
This treatment is the first and last resort to treat Osteoporosis. Not just us, doctors also say this. Therefore, do not be even a little careless.
Antibiotics are necessary for bone infection. Yes, but with medical advice. Don’t become a doctor or even a compounder yourself. Do whatever the doctor says.
So yes, it is possible to break bones even without injury and it is possible to get proper treatment for it. All you need is awareness and the right doctor who can take you to the right treatment.
Ways to avoid pathological fractures and strengthen bones?
1 Calcium is very beneficial for bones, hence include Calcium-rich food (milk, curd, cheese, green vegetables) in your diet.
2. Spending time in sunlight also gives vitamins to your body, so spend time in sunlight daily so that the deficiency of vitamin D is fulfilled.
3. Light exercise i.e. walking and yoga should be done regularly. This will make your body and especially your bones stronger.
4. Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Otherwise it will not be good for the health of your bones and you may get worried.
5. Get regular bone density test done after the age of 50, so that you know how healthy your bones are.