The fear that every day you may break a bone or be heading towards a quality of life hindered by a stoop or hip problems can be terrifying; this is what Osteoporosis can do to you! Everyone would like to know what Osteoporosis symptoms are so at the first signs of Osteoporosis they can seek medical advice. The only problem is there are NO clear symptoms of Osteoporosis! Pains in the hip and spine may sometimes trigger people to seek medical advice but there are many conditions and ways you can hurt those parts of your body. So what can you do to find out if you have or might get Osteoporosis?
First we need to look at what Osteoporosis is and what causes it.
Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones of the body start to lose density and become more frail and prone to breaking. It can also cause bone to collapse upon itself creating a "dowagers hump" when the spine and hip compact together.
How do our bones become so frail though? This is because bone is a living tissue that is constantly being regrown using two major cells in bone forming; osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Simply put osteoclasts are cells that move through the bone looking for old parts that need renewal and destroy that old bone leaving a gap. Osteoblasts are cells that move through the bone looking for those empty spaces and fill them with new bone. In this way the bone is renewed all the time.
Osteoporosis is the condition when there are not enough osteoblasts to fill all of the gaps left by the osteoclasts leaving the bone peppered with many, many small gaps that lower bone density and cause the fragility of your bones.
So we can ask what are the symptoms of losing osteoblasts?
Unfortunately this is not something we can see or measure easily by ourselves; instead we must look at WHY we would lose so many osteoblasts and track down the root causes of Osteoporosis.
The primary cause of this poor bone renewal is in our blood. If the blood in our body is too acidic it can strip away calcium from the bone to restore a healthy blood balance, however this calcium is not replaced quickly enough to the bones and the osteoblasts cannot keep up. This acidic blood is mainly caused by diets high in meat, processed food and oddly enough dairy products. While dairy products put calcium into your body they also acidize the blood making those gains worthless combined with other dietary deficiencies and chemical intake like smoking, excessive alcohol and poor exersize (especially lack of weight training).
So what does all this mean? What Osteoporosis symptoms are there? Well, if you follow the causes of the condition we see diet is the main factor. While we cannot sense nor feel the bone fragility we can inspect our diet, and lifestyle if it is too full of foods that will make your blood more acidic and is lacking in good weight based exercise there is a very good chance your body will start stripping away your precious bones! The only real way to test for signs of osteoporosis and check your bone density is by seeing a doctor and asking for a specialized test called a 'bone mineral density' (BMD) test.
The Tell Tale Heart
Water damage to the foundation wall can occur if they are left wet. Wet foundation walls are usually an indication that there is high humidity in the basement, or there is no vapor barrier. To remedy this, you can either install a dehumidifier to improve the humidity in the basement, as well as put damp proofing material to the inside of the foundation.
If leakage is noticed under the window, it may be possible that the unit has not been pitched properly or not draining properly. Pitch the unit properly to drain the water outside. Check for blockage or leaking on the drain for the air-conditioning.
When the outside temperature goes below dew point, this may cause water damage such as leakage, wasted energy, and rotting to windows with no storm windows. When mist is noticed on the inside surface of outside windows, storm windows should be installed.
If you notice mist or frost on the inside surface of windows where a storm window has been installed, this is means that the temperature between the inside & storm windows has gone below dew point and this could cause water damage such as leakage and rot. Storm windows should be checked for openings, loose screws, or missing stripping. Reset the storm windows if necessary and make sure they are tightly closed on both top and end track and caulked well.
Water damage like leaking and plaster erosion under the windows usually means that there is not enough caulking or the 'weep holes' may have been blocked or absent. Caulk must be reapplied around the window frames and put at least 2 'weep holes' along the bottom of the storm windows to allow drainage.
The rotting of wood floors is usually caused by plumbing or rain leak or the absence of a vapor barrier. This type of water damage can be remedied by finding the source of the leak and repairing it, and adding a vapor barrier if there isn't one installed yet. Disinfect wood with disinfectant such as creosote or cuprinol. Wood fillers can be used to repair rotted areas.
A leak from the gutter or the roof may cause the eaves and wood trims at the roof to rot. They should be cleaned, repaired, or installed with new gutters and leaders. Roof must be checked and repaired if needed to prevent further water damage.
If any pipes in the house are 'sweating' it means they are not insulated enough. Get a pipe insulating kit that conforms to the measurement of your pipes and wrap it around the pipes per manufacturer's instructions.
The presence of fungus or molds is usually indicative of high moisture content in the air and, no insulation or ventilation. You may use dehumidifiers or humidity control devices to control humidity. Air valves of steam radiators should be changed when necessary. Dryers must be allowed to vent outside. The house should be insulated and ventilators should be installed in areas like the kitchen. Walls and ceilings should be cleaned and disinfected before applying new paint or wall paper. Fungus or mold can cause further water damage if not addressed immediately.
The chances of water damage can be reduced if signs are noticed early on, and steps are done to fix them right away and prevent them from happening again.
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