Interaction of osteoporosis and COVID-19

Currently, for many families, the trouble did not come alone and people suffering from osteoporosis and having suffered fractures due to bone fragility, and COVID-19 also became ill. How do these diseases interact? Fortunately, the presence of osteoporosis does not increases the risk of coronavirus infection or serious complications. However, right now, it is extremely important for everyone who suffers osteoporosis, do not get a fracture. It is necessary to know that if a patient has other chronic diseases besides osteoporosis, such as diabetes mellitus or lung, heart, or kidney disease, they are at high risk of serious complications of COVID-19 disease.

The International Osteoporosis Foundation and the Russian Association for Osteoporosis have developed recommendations for the treatment of osteoporosis and the prevention of its complications in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic.

The vital task in isolation is to prevent falls. To do this, make sure that the home page there are no obstacles and factors that make it difficult to move around the house. It is important to maintain physical activity and not forget about the set of exercises recommended by the doctor. Stick to proper nutrition, consume daily foods with a high content of calcium and vitamin D (mainly dairy). The risk of developing COVID-19 coronavirus infection increases by 1.7 times in the presence of vitamin D deficiency.

As with other chronic diseases, patients with osteoporosis need constant drug therapy, supporting bone metabolism. It is not recommended to stop treatment for osteoporosis (including calcium and vitamin D supplements), but a temporary delay in taking medications will not have a long-term negative effect on the condition of bone tissue. This is especially true for bisphosphonates, which accumulate in the bone tissue and can protect the bones for a long time. for a long time after their termination. However, it is recommended to restore the use of the drug as soon as it becomes possible.

Following simple but important guidelines to help protect all older people and those who are more vulnerable to exposure this common virus, you can ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones.

Information prepared by GUZOT " Tsozimp»
based on the materials of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "NMIC TPM" of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation