Osteoporosis - Symptoms - Better Medicine

What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

In general, there are no symptoms in the early stages because the disease usually develops so gradually. This is why osteoporosis is known as a silent disease. When symptoms do occur, they can vary depending on the individual, the severity, and other factors.

A common symptom of osteoporosis is a fracture of the spine, wrist or hip. Fractures generally signal that the disease is already in its advanced stages, in which severe bone thinning and damage have already occurred. In this late stage, the symptoms of osteoporosis can include:

Back pain, which can be severe, due to spinal bone fractures
Bone pain or tenderness
Fracture that occurs with little or no trauma
Loss of height
Neck pain, which can be severe, due to spinal bone fractures
Stooped posture (kyphosis)

INTRODUCTION

What is osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone density deteriorates and decreases over time, causing weak and brittle bones and increasing the risk of fracture. Wrist, spine and hip bones are most affected, although any bones are susceptible to the disease.... Read more about osteoporosis introduction

CAUSES

What causes osteoporosis?

The most common cause of osteoporosis is the reduced production of certain hormones due to aging. Women of menopausal age (about 50 years and older) experience reduced estrogen production, while men 70 and older experience reduced testosterone production. Other causes of osteoporosis include:... Read more about osteoporosis causes

TREATMENTS

How is osteoporosis treated?

Osteoporosis is not curable at this time, but it is treatable to minimize the amount of bone loss and reduce the risk of complications, such as fractures.... Read more about osteoporosis treatments