MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At what age do we begin to lose Bone?
A
Mid 30’s
B
70’s
C
Mid 20’s
D
Mid 40’s
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most people will reach their peak bone mass between the ages of 25 and 30. By the time we reach age 40, we slowly begin to lose bone mass. We can, however, take steps to avoid severe bone loss over time.

Detailed explanation-2: -The older you get, the harder it is to maintain bone strength. “We continue to build bone mass until age 30, ‘’ says Tina Dreger, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. “After age 30, we break down more bone than we rebuild.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Bones are thickest and strongest in your early adult life until your late 20s. You gradually start losing bone from around the age of 35. This happens to everyone, but some people develop osteoporosis and lose bone much faster than normal. This means they’re at greater risk of a fracture.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hit your calcium quota. Take in calcium from food or supplements. Add vitamin D. Fit in potassium and protein. Get weight-bearing exercise regularly. Cut back on caffeine and alcohol. Quit smoking.

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