Prakt. Lékáren. 2019; 15(2e): e11-e20 [Interní Med. 2018; 20(5): 247-252]
Osteoporosis is considered to be a disease prevails highly not only in the most developed industrial countries. As a chronic disease of the skeleton it is characterised by the decrease of bone density with deterioration of bone microstructure. Lowered bone strength is a result of quantitative and qualitative changes in the bone mass and this contributes to higher risk of fractures. Creation of the highest level of bone mass is the most important preventative factor. This can be achieved by consistent and appropriate physical activity and sufficient nutrition high in calcium, vitamin D and proteins. The diagnosis of osteoporosis is achieved either by laboratory tests, or mainly by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Amongst women osteoporosis is mainly caused by estrogenic deficits. Among men the cause is mainly due to lack of testosterone. Secondary osteoporosis is caused mainly by glucocorticoid therapy, malnutrition, immobility, liver disease and kidney disease.
Published: June 20, 2019 Show citation