Osteoporosis
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Shreenidhi KulkarniMS, OrthopaedicsView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.There will be no symptoms in the early stage and most often remain unnoticed for decades. Bone fracture can be first sign or symptom. Both men and women show similar symptoms.Stooped posturePain is associated with the fractureLocation of pain depends on the Location of the fractureRepeated spine fracture can lead to lower back PainHip fracture can occur as slip and fall accidentsHip fracture may heal slowly Stooped posture Pain is associated with the fracture Location of pain depends on the Location of the fracture Repeated spine fracture can lead to lower back Pain Hip fracture can occur as slip and fall accidents Hip fracture may heal slowly Caused due to multiple reasons. The most common causes may include: Lack of exercise Malnutrition – poor nutrition and good health due to inflammation or other disease condition Chemotherapy drugs – chemical drugs used to treat various types of cancer Low calcium diet Excessive alcohol consumption Chronic inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis Hyperthyroidism – a condition in which too much thyroid hormone is produced by thyroid gland Low testosterone (sex hormone) levels in men Genetic disorders inherited from family The risk factors include: Age: 50 years or older are more prone to have osteoporosis Sex: women are more prone to osteoporosis Family history Menopause Low body weight Smoking Poor nutrition Add calcium and vitamin D in your diet Eat balanced healthy diet Regular exercise Avoid excessive alcohol consumption Quit smoking Advisable to wear low-heeled shoes with rubber soles and warm boots in winter Use support while using steps. Avoid walking on slippery floors Fracture in the hip and spine which may result in disability. Back pain, lost height and hunched posture are result of this condition.
Stooped posture
Pain is associated with the fracture
Location of pain depends on the Location of the fracture
Repeated spine fracture can lead to lower back Pain
Hip fracture can occur as slip and fall accidents
Hip fracture may heal slowly
Caused due to multiple reasons. The most common causes may include:
Lack of exercise
Malnutrition – poor nutrition and good health due to inflammation or other disease condition
Chemotherapy drugs – chemical drugs used to treat various types of cancer
Low calcium diet
Excessive alcohol consumption
Chronic inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis
Hyperthyroidism – a condition in which too much thyroid hormone is produced by thyroid gland
Low testosterone (sex hormone) levels in men
Genetic disorders inherited from family
The risk factors include:
Age: 50 years or older are more prone to have osteoporosis
Sex: women are more prone to osteoporosis
Family history
Menopause
Low body weight
Smoking
Poor nutrition
Add calcium and vitamin D in your diet
Eat balanced healthy diet
Regular exercise
Avoid excessive alcohol consumption
Quit smoking
Advisable to wear low-heeled shoes with rubber soles and warm boots in winter
Use support while using steps. Avoid walking on slippery floors
Fracture in the hip and spine which may result in disability.
Back pain, lost height and hunched posture are result of this condition.
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