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Understanding Osteoporosis

March 15, 2022General

Indianapolis elder law attorneys

As we age, we eventually experience the physical and/or mental deterioration that goes along with the natural aging process. For one in three women and one in five men that means osteoporosis. The Indianapolis elder law attorneys at Frank & Kraft help you to understand what you need to know about osteoporosis.

What Is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. Our bones are living tissue and constantly changing. From the moment of birth until young adulthood, bones are developing and strengthening. Our bones are at their most dense in our early 20s – called peak bone mass. As we age some of our bone cells begin to dissolve bone matrix (resorption), while new bone cells deposit osteoid (formation). For people with osteoporosis, bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone. Bones become porous, brittle, and prone to fracture. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively.

Who Is at Risk for Developing Osteoporosis?

A wide range of factors combine to determine your risk for eventually developing osteoporosis, including:

  • Bone mass. How much bone mass you attained in your youth is a big risk factor. Inheritance as well as ethnicity play a role in whether you enjoy peak bone mass. The higher your peak bone mass, the more bone you have to begin with, and the less likely you are to develop osteoporosis in your later years.
  • Your sex. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than are men.
  • Age. The older you get, the greater your risk of osteoporosis.
  • Race. You’re at greatest risk of osteoporosis if you’re white or of Asian descent.
  • Family history. Having a parent or sibling with osteoporosis puts you at greater risk, especially if your mother or father fractured a hip.
  • Body frame size. Men and women who have small body frames tend to have a higher risk because they might have less bone mass to draw from as they age.
  • Hormones.  Osteoporosis is more common in people who have too much or too little of certain hormones in their bodies, including:
    • Sex hormones. Lowered sex hormone levels tend to weaken bone.
    • Thyroid problems. Too much thyroid hormone can cause bone loss.
  • Dietary factors. Osteoporosis is more likely to occur in people who have:
    • Low calcium intake.
    • Eating disorders.
    • Gastrointestinal surgery.
  • Medications. Long-term use of oral or injected corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone and cortisone, interferes with the bone-rebuilding process. In addition, medications used to combat or prevent seizures, cancer, gastric reflux, and transplant rejection can contribute to osteoporosis.
  • Medical Conditions.  The risk of osteoporosis is higher in people who have certain medical problems, including:
    • Celiac disease
    • Inflammatory bowel disease
    • Kidney or liver disease
    • Cancer
    • Lupus
    • Multiple myeloma
    • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Lifestyle Factors.  Some bad habits can increase your risk of osteoporosis, such as:
    • Sedentary lifestyle. People who spend a lot of time sitting have a higher risk of osteoporosis than do those who are more active. Any weight-bearing exercise and activities that promote balance and good posture are beneficial for your bones, but walking, running, jumping, dancing and weightlifting seem particularly helpful.
    • Excessive alcohol consumption. Regular consumption of more than two alcoholic drinks a day increases your risk of osteoporosis.
    • Tobacco use. The exact role tobacco plays in osteoporosis isn’t clear, but it has been shown that tobacco use contributes to weak bones.

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Paul A. Kraft, Estate Planning Attorney
Paul A. Kraft, Estate Planning Attorney
Paul Kraft is Co-Founder and the senior Principal of Frank & Kraft, one of the leading law firms in Indiana in the area of estate planning as well as business and tax planning.

Mr. Kraft assists clients primarily in the areas of estate planning and administration, Medicaid planning, federal and state taxation, real estate and corporate law, bringing the added perspective of an accounting background to his work.
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