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Osteoporosis - Bone loss
Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," causes bones to become weak and brittle - so brittle that even mild stresses like bending over, lifting a vacuum cleaner or coughing can cause a fracture. In most cases, bones weaken when you have low levels of calcium, phosphorus and other minerals in your bones. Osteoporosis can also accompany endocrine disorders or result from excessive use of drugs such as corticosteroids. It can happen without warning - you bend over to pick up the morning paper and feel a searing pain in your side. Later you learn you've fractured a rib. If you're an older adult, your fracture may be the result of osteoporosis. Treatment measures Drugs generally used are
Prognosis is good with follow-up of proper medical treatment. How can Osteoporosis be prevented? It can be prevented by
Associated factors / risk factors Risk factors for Osteoporosis Endogenous
Exogenous
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