Osteoporosis Symptoms and Signs

  • Osteoporosis
    Every year, osteoporosis causes about 8.9 million fractures. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (www.iofbonehealth.org/facts-statistics), by the year 2050 50% of all osteoporotic hip fractures will occur in Asia. This is partly due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment, even in the most high-risk patients who have already had a fracture. 
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 12 October 2015

There are typically no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss. But once bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you may have signs and symptoms that include:

  • Back pain, caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra (back bone)
  • Loss of height over time
  • Stooped posture
  • Bone fracture that occurs much more easily than expected
Community
Muscle, Bone and Joint (earlier named Arthritis)
Condition
Osteoporosis

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  • Stock image of osteoporotic bone
    Osteoporosis
    is a common condition, usually seen in the elderly, of diminished bone mass and low bone weight, which leads to fragile bones. Bones are living tissue constantly being broken down and rebuilt by the body. During childhood and youth, you form new bone faster than you lose old bone. Between the ages of 18 and 30, you reach peak bone mass. As people age, bone loss increases. Osteoporosis occurs when the body doesn’t create enough new bone to keep up with the absorption or…