 |
print the page |  |
email the page |  |
|
- What is osteoporosis?
- Symptoms of osteoporosis
- Causes of osteoporosis
- Prevention of osteoporosis
- Risk factors for osteoporosis
- Complications of osteoporosis
- When to see a doctor about osteoporosis
- Diagnosis of osteoporosis
- Conventional treatment of osteoporosis
- Alternative/complementary treatment of osteoporosis
- Living with osteoporosis
- Caring for someone with osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is known as a "silent" disease as it happens silent in the body (often even for decades) without any real symptoms until a bone cracks or breaks after it has been bumped, or a fall is sustained (in the case of a hip fracture).
Advertisement
There are some other symptoms which may appear to signify that there is bone loss associated with osteoporosis:
- Gradual loss of height
- Rounding of the back
Both of these symptoms are due to vertebral fractures in the spine.
Advertisement
Sections: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
< 1: what is osteoporosis 3: causes > Last reviewed: 17 September 2007 || Last updated: 18 February 2009
Related Articles
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
