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Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.It develops slowly over several years andis often only diagnosed when a minorfall or sudden impact causes a bone fracture.
Articles for Osteoporosis
Causes
Osteoporosis causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Some people are more at risk than others.
Introduction
Read about osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Osteopenia is also a term used for bone density loss
Living with
Having osteoporosis doesn't mean you'll definitely have a fracture. There are measures you can take to reduce your risk of a fall or break.
Patient story: "Even lying in bed was uncomfortable."
Phyllis Long, aged 60, was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis after months of experiencing upper back pain.
Patient story: "Talking to other people helps me deal with my pain."
Bob Rees was diagnosed with osteoporosis after collapsing in pain on a family holiday.
Prevention
Your genes are responsible for determining your height and the strength of your skeleton, but lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise influence how healthy your bones are.
Treatment
Treating osteoporosis involves treating and preventing fractures and using medication to strengthen bones.
