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Dangers of Osteoporosis discussed at weekly Expats Club meeting

MC Roger Fox introduces fellow member Gavin Waddel, International Marketing Executive for Phayathai Sriracha Hospital, to introduce the guest speaker Dr. Montien Sirisuntornlak for his talk on osteoporosis.

Master of Ceremonies Roger Fox welcomed everyone to the regular Sunday meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Amari Resort’s Tavern by the Sea. After the usual opening announcements, he called on Club member Gavin Waddell, International Marketing Executive for Phayathai Sriracha Hospital, to introduce the guest speaker, Dr. Montien Sirisuntornlak. Dr. Montien is an Orthopedic Specialist from the Hospital. Gavin also announced that members of the hospital staff were present and giving free bone density checks.

Dr. Montien explains the causes of osteoporosis, diagnosis and risk factors, and how to treat it. Phayathai Sriracha Hospital supplemented Dr Montien’s talk with free bone density checks for PCEC members.

Dr. Montien began by mentioning that he had previously spoken to the Club about hip replacement surgery. Today, he said, he would be talking about bone disease that affects the aged; women in particular. The disease is called Osteoporosis, which is a bone disease that can increase the risk of fracture.

Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone density which makes the bones weak. Dr. Montien displayed a picture of a normal bone compared to one with osteoporosis. Bones that are affected by osteoporosis can break from a relatively minor injury that normally would not cause a break. The most common area for fracture are the spine, hips, ribs, and wrists. It can be present without any symptoms; thus remaining undiagnosed until there is a bone fracture.

Dr. Montien said that some of the risk factors are: being a female, especially after menopause; family history of broken bones; personal history of bone fracture as an adult; smoking; excessive alcohol consumption; diet low in calcium; having a small body frame; and poor nutrition.

‘And the winner is’ ... Expat Club member Pat enjoys the prospect of a meal at one of Hawaii Bob’s retinue of fine but more economical restaurants, as part of the ‘Frugal Freddy’ Monday dinners.

Osteoporosis is caused by loss of bone mass faster than it can be created. He mentioned that the methods for diagnosing Osteoporosis are through x-ray, bone density scan, urine or blood examination, and bone biopsy. People who should have bone density testing are postmenopausal women below age 65 who have risk factors; all women aged 65 or older; and anyone with a personal history of bone fracture.

The primary treatment of osteoporosis is the prevention of bone fractures by reducing bone loss or by increasing bone density and strength. Prevention methods include lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, curtailing excessive alcohol drinking, exercising regularly, and eating a balanced diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D.

Dr. Montien mentioned there are medications to stop bone loss and increase strength. The current medication of choice is bisphosphonates. This can help reduce the risk of both spinal and hip fractures, including people with previous bone breaks. Some others are calcitonin and selective estrogen-receptor modulators (SERMs). SERMs are similar, but not identical, to estrogen; thus they provide the bone benefits of estrogen without increasing the risks for breast cancer.

After Dr. Montien answered several questions from the audience, Roger Fox updated everyone on upcoming events and called on Judith Edmonds to conduct the always informative and sometimes humorous Open Forum, where questions about living in Thailand and Pattaya in particular are asked and answered.


Lions Club, Pattaya Cultural Council stage charity cultural show

In her introductory speech, Rungthip Suksrikarn, president of the Lions Club of Pattaya-Pratamnak named the beneficiaries of this unique charity fund raiser.

Manoon Makpol

More than 100 actors and musicians took the stage January 15 for a Thai Cultural Show organized by the Lions Club of Pattaya-Pratamnak and the Pattaya Cultural Council.

The noon show at the Tiffany Theater showcased Ramayana accompanied by rare traditional poetic singing, various forms of ancient dances including the long drum dance from the four regions of Thailand.

Famous comedians Yong and Nong Chernyim kept the audience in stitches during the intermissions.

Proceeds from the show will go toward the Lions’ charity efforts, including its Thai encyclopedia distribution, drinking water, scholarship cataract operations projects.

Former Tourism and Sports Minister Sonthaya Kunplome presided over the event which was also attended by Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and former Chonburi MP Chanyuth Hengtrakul.

Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome thanks the organizers for their dedication to helping the underprivileged.

Former Tourism and Sports Minister Sonthaya Kunplome thanks Alisa Phanthusak, Assistant MD of Tiffany’s Show for her generous cooperation in making the show possible.

The traditional dances were exquisite and very colourful.


Pictory Home offers art for all budgets

Theerapat Theerakunpaisal shows off his masterpieces.

Pratchaya Kerdthong

Paintings from more than 40 artists went on display at a new Pattaya art gallery offering such a wide range of prices, everyone can afford to add some art to their lives.

Pictory Home, on Thappraya Soi 17, opened the doors on its 17th nationwide showroom with a grand reception January 17. Manager Theerapat Theerakunpaisal welcomed guests and friends with snacks and Pictory’s opening selection of artworks, many of which found new homes.

The attractively decorated gallery stocks art priced from 99 baht, including a lovely frame, to paintings costing many thousands of baht. For more information, contact 089-488-6522.

Tony Malhotra and Paul Strachan of Pattaya Mail Media group congratulate Antoine on the grand opening and wish him all the success in this new venture.


HEADLINES [click on headline to view story]

Dangers of Osteoporosis discussed at weekly Expats Club meeting

Lions Club, Pattaya Cultural Council stage charity cultural show

Pictory Home offers art for all budgets

 

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