The Osteopenia is a condition characterized by loss of bone density (bone quality). It could be said that osteopenia is a lesser evil than osteoporosis, however, despite their similarities, a completely direct relationship cannot be established, since if osteopenia is treated in time, it can be eradicated and not cause osteoporosis, but There are cases in which Osteopenia continues its journey, wearing down the bones, making them seriously vulnerable to fractures and more severe injuries.
Osteopenia has the characteristic that it begins to form asymptomatically, that is, it does not produce any type of symptoms or pain. A person can determine that they have Osteopenia through a test called Bone Densimetry, a kind of evaluator by ultrasound sample and comparison in tabulator. It is applied in a "soft zone" where the bone is close, such as the hip bone, the hand, the heel of the foot, among others. However, this study reflects an estimated average value that was not specified, so it is advisable to perform a complete study of all the bone mass that is had with a scanner.
The main minerals present in the bones are calcium and zinc, when the demineralization process begins, these are the first to be missing, thus exposing the bones to any number of complications, especially fractures. There are cases in which the disease rejects the treatment given based on the minerals that the bones lack. In this case, the degenerative process is more severe and can turn into osteoporosis.
It is women who are more likely to have Osteopenia, after 35, the process of entering menopause begins which opens the doors to many diseases and the loss of minerals and basic nutrients for the proper functioning of the body. The man, for his part, can also suffer from this disease, but statistics hold that it is the woman who suffers with the greatest frequency of Osteopenia. The intake of vitamin supplements rich in protein and calcium may represent an improvement for those who suffer from symptoms, but in reality what should be taken into account is the body's ability to assimilate this " artificial " calcium, it should be avoided from an early age age take the necessary calcium without reaching excesses.
