Define Osteoporosis



Define Osteoporosis:
Osteoporosis is the degeneration of normal bone mineral density (BMD), mass, and strength. This process results in thinner bones and increases their susceptibility to fracture.

the osteoporosis image/picture is so important to help understand what osteoporos is. You can see image A showing normal bones and image B showing osteoporosis People with osteoporosis have a higher risk of breaking bones, or fractures. Osteoporosis develops if bone loss happens too quickly or if new bone is made too slowly.

If you have type of osteoporosis conditions, you're not alone, there about 34 million people in United States have same osteoporosis problems according to the National Institutes of Health.


Osteoporosis Risk Factors:

  • Being thin and small-boned
  • Insufficient intake of calcium
  • Inactive lifestyle
  • Vitamin D deficiency

  • Family history of the incidents of fractures in close relatives
  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Amenorrhea
  • Low levels of sex hormones
  • Smoking


    Symptoms of Osteoporosis:
  • When the bone tissue declines and makes the persons bones more fragile and prone to fractures
  • Chronic back pain, which can be severe if you have a fractured or collapsed vertebra
  • Loss of height over time
  • Chronic neck pain


    How to determine if you have osteoporosis:
    A bone mineral density test can help you to detect osteoporosis at an early stage and find out about your rate of bone loss.


    Osteoporosis Treatment Guidelines:
  • Find out about natural treatment for osteoporosis.




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