medical science

Osteoporosis

What is osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition in which the density and quality of bones is reduced,

Making them weak, brittle and more likely to fracture. There are no symptoms of osteoporosis

until you fracture your bone.

Symptoms: Bone fracture 

Who does it affect mainly?

Osteoporosis is most common in older woman. In the united states, osteoporosis affects one and four women 65 and older. But younger woman can also get osteoporosis.

Why does it occur?

It occurs when bones lose minerals such as calcium more quickly then the body can replace them. They become less dense, lose strength and break more easily. Most people don't actually realise they have osteoporosis until a fracture occurs.