Osteoporosis: Symptoms, Risk Factors & Management

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What does osteoporosis mean?

Osteoporosis (meaning porous bones) is a condition that causes bones to become thin, weak and fragile. As a result, even a minor bump or accident can cause a fracture (broken bone). Osteoporosis (aus-tee-oh-por-oh-sis) is a disease of the skeleton that usually affects older men and women.

Is osteoporosis a skeletal disorder?

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass, micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to bone sterility, and consequent increase in fracture risk. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly.

Is osteoporosis a chronic disease?

Osteoporosis is a chronic (long-term) disease which makes your bones more likely to break. Many people don’t know that they have osteoporosis until they break or fracture a bone. Osteoporosis can be managed through lifestyle changes and with prescription medicines that strengthen your bones. What is osteoporosis?

Does osteoporosis cause symptoms?

This type of osteoporosis occurs in premenopausal women, in men under age 50, and in children and adolescents who have normal hormone levels, normal vitamin D levels, and no obvious reason to have weak bones. At first, osteoporosis causes no symptoms because bone density loss occurs very gradually. Some people never develop symptoms.

Where does osteoporosis occur?

Osteoporosis-related breaks most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the loss of old bone. Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races.

What Is Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis Information

1. https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chronic-musculoskeletal-conditions/osteoporosis
2. https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-au/home/bone,-joint,-and-muscle-disorders/osteoporosis/osteoporosis