Osteoporosis is often called a "silent disease" because there are usually no symptoms until bones start to fracture. By the time someone is diagnosed with osteoporosis, they may have already lost a significant amount of bone mass.
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become thin and fragile. The bones may break (fracture) more easily than usual. Osteoporosis can occur in any bone, but it is most common in the hip, spine (vertebrae), and wrist.
There are usually no symptoms in the early stages of osteoporosis. As the condition worsens, bones may fracture more easily. A broken bone can cause pain, disability, or in extreme circumstances even death.
You might feel back pain if osteoporosis has caused a vertebral fracture. You might also feel pain in the hip or wrist if those bones have fractured. Also, losing weight, feeling tired, and having weaker muscles can also be signs of osteoporosis.
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