We are the combination of four hospitals: the General Hospital, the Children’s Hospital, the Women’s Hospital and the Traumatology, Rehabilitation and Burns Hospital. We are part of the Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus: a world-leading health park where healthcare plays a crucial role.
Below we will list the departments and units that form part of Vall d’Hebron Hospital and the main diseases that we treat. We will also make recommendations based on advice backed up by scientific evidence that has been shown to be effective in guaranteeing well-being and quality of life.
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In this disease, which has no symptoms, the most important thing is the prevention of its most dreaded complication, fractures. Both treatment and prevention must be supervised by a primary care doctor or specialist.
To prevent osteoporosis and the risk of fracture, a diet rich in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D, found in legumes, avocados, and nuts, is recommended.
If you don't get enough calcium in your diet, taking supplements may be necessary. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends a daily calcium intake of 1000 mg for most adults and 1200 mg for women over 50 and men over 70.
This vitamin is important to help the body absorb calcium from the foods we eat. The recommended daily dose is between 400 and 800 international units (IUs) for adults under 50, and 800 to 1000 IUs for those over 50. These are the current guidelines from the National Osteoporosis Foundation. You may need a different dose, depending on the levels of vitamin D in your blood, sometimes up to 50,000 units per week for 12 weeks.
There are also medications containing antiresorptive or bone-forming agents, such as bisphosphonates, parathyroid hormone (PTH), monoclonal antibodies, and others, which can be prescribed by a doctor based on a patient's comorbidities (what other disorders or diseases they have) and preferences.
Doing a moderate physical activity with some impact is recommended, such as jumping, walking, or dancing, along with other activities like yoga and tai chi, which have additional benefits when it comes to preventing falls and fractures.
Exercise slows muscular atrophy, improves joint mobility, directly promotes bone formation, and improves neuromuscular coordination.
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