OSTEOPOROSIS

OVERVIEW

Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which weakening of bones takes place. Bone is a connective tissue which is constantly being broken down and getting replaced with the new bone. In osteoporosis, the formation of new bone doesn’t get formed at the pace of old bone destruction. This leads to air spaces and thus, porous bones. 

Osteoporosis occurs in both males and females. But females are more prone to it, especially after menopause. The bones become so weak and brittle that with a mild stress or a fall, it can cause fracture. Hip joint, wrist and spine are most commonly affected by osteoporosis related fractures.

With a proper diet and lifestyle habits, osteoporosis can be prevented or strengthened the weakened bones.

CAUSES OF OSTEOPOROSIS

The exact cause of occurrence of osteoporosis is not known. But some of the following factors can be responsible:

• It mostly occurs after 30 years or after menopause in females
• Low level of estrogen slows the process of new bone formation
• White and Asian races are at more risk
• Increased body weight
• Females are more prone to osteoporosis than men
• Having genetic predisposition to osteoporosis
• Low calcium intake
• Thyroid issues
• Hyperparathyroidism
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Celiac disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Kidney disorder
• Liver disease
• Excessive alcohol intake
• Tobacco use
• Cancer 

SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis usually shows no symptoms in the early stages. That is why it is also called silent disease. However, when bones get weakened by it, some of the symptoms appear:

• Decrease in height over time
• Pain in lower back
• Stooped body posture
• Bones get easily fractured
• Shortness of breath

PREVENTION OF OSTEOPOROSIS

With some of the following steps, osteoporosis can be prevented:

• Avoiding alcohol intake
• Limit cigarette smoking
• Doing regular exercise such as walking, etc
• Doing yoga
• Including vitamin D and calcium in diet
• Eating green leafy vegetables
• Including milk, cheese, curd in the diet

DIAGNOSIS OF OSTEOPOROSIS

The doctor will ask about the symptoms of the disease. He will take family history also. For seeing the bone density of the patient, he can make the patient do X-ray or DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) scan. From these tests, the bone mineral density can be known.

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OSTEOPOROSIS

Here are some of the medicines of Chandigarh Ayurved Center which are used for the treatment of osteoporosis:

1. Pain O kill tablet

Pain o kill tablet is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your muscles and muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood circulation. It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Asthi Shakti

This herbal tablet is prepared from ingredients such as Amalaki, Ashwagandha, etc. that provide good result to osteoarthritis patients. These tablets help in reducing stiffness, pain, swelling, & inflammation of the joints.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

3. Vata balance tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution. Vata is characterized by the properties of dry, cold, light, minute, and movement. All movement in the body is due to the properties of Vata. Pain is the characteristic feature of deranged Vata. Some of the diseases connected to unbalanced Vata are flatulence, gout, rheumatism, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

4. Panchsakar Churna

It is a pure and classical preparation known as Panchsakar churna. This churna is used since ancient time for the detoxification of the body. The churna contain five ingredients as the name suggests Haritaki, Shunthi, Krishna Pippali, Trivrit, and Sauvarchala lavana. As toxins are removed from the body knee pain will automatically subsides.

Recommended Dosage: Take one teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

5. Rasayan vati

Rasayan vati are 100% natural and safe containing herbo-mineral extracts. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.These tablets give good results in General debility, Sexual disorders, and  Improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

6. Pain o kill oil

Pain o kill oil is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your muscles and muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood circulation. It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage: Apply to the affected area twice daily.