4 Effective Ways to Prevent Osteonecrosis | Avascular Necrosis Pain Management

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4 Effective Ways to Prevent Osteonecrosis
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• This disease occurs when blood supply to the bone
  gets hampered thereby leading to the death of
  cells in the blood tissue. As a result, the bone
  can become weak and even collapse. The collapsed
  bone may cause further damage to the joint.

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Some preventive measures for this debilitating
disease exist. Here are 4 effective ways to
prevent avascular necrosis

• 1. Limit Alcohol Intake
• Unrestricted and long-term intake of alcohol is a
  common cause of avascular necrosis. Alcoholism
  can lead to a rise in serum triglyceride, fatty
  deposition as well as cholesterol levels into the
  more marrow. Therefore, you should try to limit
  your alcohol consumption as it can lead to
  osteonecrosis later on in life.

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• 2. Exercise Daily
• By engaging in daily exercise, you can keep your
  joint and bones in a healthy state. Exercising
  also lowers the cholesterol levels in the body.
  High cholesterol is a major cause of avascular
  necrosis. Moreover, if you happen to be
  overweight, the pressure on the affected joint
  gets increased and it can lead to other
  morbidities.
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• 3. Quit Smoking
• Smoking puts you at a greater risk of developing
  avascular necrosis. Heavy smokers, in particular,
  have been found to be susceptible to
  osteonecrosis of the femoral head as opposed to
  light smokers. Hence, if you are serious about
  preventing osteonecrosis, you should quit smoking
  as soon as possible.

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• 4. Refrain From Steroid Use
• Taking high levels of corticosteroids such as
  cortisone and prednisone can lead to avascular
  necrosis. However, it is the long-term usage of
  these steroids that causes the disease. These
  corticosteroids can increase the fatty compound
  or lipids in the body which can cause blockage in
  the arteries.

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