- Osteoporosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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 But white and Asian women, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk
- Osteoporosis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Osteoporosis makes your bones weaker and thinner by reducing your bone density It can make you much more likely to experience broken bones We sometimes call osteoporosis a “silent disease” because it doesn’t cause symptoms
- Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Osteoporosis is a disease in which your bones become weak and are more likely to break Discover factors that may cause osteoporosis how to prevent it
- Osteoporosis - National Institute on Aging
Osteoporosis develops when more bone is broken down than replaced The inside of a bone looks something like a honeycomb When someone has osteoporosis, the bone, which forms the “walls” of the honeycomb, get smaller, and the spaces between the bone grow larger
- Osteoporosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mineral density caused by altered bone microstructure, ultimately predisposing patients to low-impact, fragility fractures Osteoporotic fractures lead to a significant decrease in quality of life, with increased morbidity, mortality, and disability
- Osteoporosis: causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment - WebMD
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that causes a loss of bone density Get the basics on osteoporosis -- including causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention at WebMD
- Osteoporosis: Everything You Need to Know - Healthline
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes a loss of bone density, which increases your risk of fractures Learn about its causes, risk factors, and treatments
- Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know as You Age
Osteoporosis, literally “porous bone,” is a disease that thins the framework inside bones so much that even a minor fall or bump against a car door or piece of furniture may cause a fracture A break can happen at any spot on your skeleton, but fractures of the wrist, hip and spine are among the most common
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