Medical Description

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the weakening of normal bone. During the aging process, bone breakdown begins to exceed bone buildup, causing a gradual loss of bone mass. Once the bone mass has reached a certain point, a person is diagnosed with osteoporosis.

Symptoms

• Brittle Bones
• Easy Fracturing
• Backache
• Loss of Height
• Spine Deformation
• Joint Aches
• Muscle Aches

General Information

Source: “Osteoporosis”, wedmd.com, July 13, 2007.

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