Osteoporosis warning from Eskişehir Provincial Health Director Yaşar Bildirici

Eskişehir Provincial Health Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaşar Bildirici drew attention to the importance of early diagnosis, balanced nutrition, and regular physical activity against osteoporosis, commonly known as bone loss.

Eskişehir Provincial Health Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaşar Bildirici stated that osteoporosis is a disease that increases the risk of fractures as a result of decreased bone density and weakened bone structure. It was stated that the disease, which mostly shows no symptoms in the early period, may manifest symptoms such as bone pain due to spinal fractures, loss of height, and hunching in the back as it progresses. It was emphasized that individuals in the risk group should not neglect their health checks.

Women over 65, men over 70, those with a family history of osteoporosis, and those who have suffered a fracture as a result of minor trauma were called for a physician evaluation. It was recommended to avoid smoking, excessive alcohol, and caffeine consumption, to have a balanced diet in terms of calcium and D vitamin, to benefit from sunlight, and to perform appropriate physical activities such as brisk walking.