Osteoporosis

What causes osteoporosis? It's caused by a lack of bone strength or bone density. As you age, your bones get thinner naturally. But some things can make you more likely to have the severe bone thinning of osteoporosis. These things are called risk factors.

ge, gender, and body type risks   Your age. Your risk goes up as you get older. Being a woman who has gone through menopause. After menopause, the body makes less estrogen. Estrogen protects the body from bone loss. Having a slender body frame Family history risks   Your family background. Osteoporosis tends to run in families. Your race. People of European and Asian background are most likely to get osteoporosis. What are the symptoms?  Osteoporosis can be very far along before you notice it. Sometimes the first sign is a broken bone in your hip, spine, or wrist after a bump or fall. As the disease gets worse, you may have other signs, such as pain in your back. You might notice that you are not as tall as you used to be and that you have a curved backbone. NOTE: If you suspect that you may suffer from osteoporosis it is important to speak to your Doctor