The Skeletal system is very important to an organism. It’s made of the bones inside our body and the tissue that connects them. The function of the skeletal system is to provide support and protection for organs such as the brain, kidneys, and the heart. In addition, the bones with the help of muscle give the body structure for mobility.
There’s various diseases that can affect the bones but osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases that affects people in America (Mayo Clinic: Osteoporosis 2014). Bones are tissues that are frequently broken down and then replaced. Osteoblasts are in charge of making bone and osteoclasts are responsible for breaking them down. Osteoporosis occurs when osteoclasts are frequently working but osteoblasts are not producing enough bone tissue to compensate for …show more content…
This disease changes everyone’s lifestyle who’s affected by it. Osteoporosis causes change in appearance that can affect an individual’s self-esteem (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?). Not being able to do anything individually or alone can lead to depression. People who suffer from the disease have to be cautious with any physical activity they do. Any sudden movement or push can cause injury, therefore it restrains people from any physical activity and affects their well-being (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?)
Osteoporosis can be detected by a bone density test (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?). This test is performed by a central DXA machine (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). There’s no treatment that can cure the disease but there’s ways to control it. Most common medications prescribed are bisphosphonates like Fosamax, Actonel, Atelvia, Boniva, and Reclast. (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?). The medication will help decrease the loss of bone in the remodeling process (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?). In addition, hormonal-related therapy can help maintain bone density (Mayo Clinic: Osteoporosis
There’s various diseases that can affect the bones but osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases that affects people in America (Mayo Clinic: Osteoporosis 2014). Bones are tissues that are frequently broken down and then replaced. Osteoblasts are in charge of making bone and osteoclasts are responsible for breaking them down. Osteoporosis occurs when osteoclasts are frequently working but osteoblasts are not producing enough bone tissue to compensate for …show more content…
This disease changes everyone’s lifestyle who’s affected by it. Osteoporosis causes change in appearance that can affect an individual’s self-esteem (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?). Not being able to do anything individually or alone can lead to depression. People who suffer from the disease have to be cautious with any physical activity they do. Any sudden movement or push can cause injury, therefore it restrains people from any physical activity and affects their well-being (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?)
Osteoporosis can be detected by a bone density test (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?). This test is performed by a central DXA machine (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). There’s no treatment that can cure the disease but there’s ways to control it. Most common medications prescribed are bisphosphonates like Fosamax, Actonel, Atelvia, Boniva, and Reclast. (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?). The medication will help decrease the loss of bone in the remodeling process (NOF: What is Osteoporosis?). In addition, hormonal-related therapy can help maintain bone density (Mayo Clinic: Osteoporosis