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osteoporosis

/ˌɒstɪəʊpəˈrəʊsɪs/

noun

1. a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.

What is the main cause of osteoporosis?

Kidney disease: This condition causes decreased activation of vitamin D. Parathyroid and Thyroid problems: Hyperparathyroidism, which is caused by too much parathyroid hormone, can cause osteoporosis because the excess hormone extracts calcium from your bones.May 4, 2017

Osteoporosis Causes - EndocrineWeb

https://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/osteoporosis/osteoporosis-causes

What is the first sign of osteoporosis?

Fracture: The Most Common Early Symptom. You may have a fragility-related fracture before you are diagnosed with bone loss or osteoporosis. This means that your wrist, back, hip, or another bone is fractured as a result of a mild to moderate trauma, such as falling from below your standing height.Feb 8, 2017

Recognizing the Early Signs of Osteoporosis | Everyday Health

https://www.everydayhealth.com/osteoporosis/early-signs-of-osteoporosis.aspx

Can a person be cured of osteoporosis?

What not to eat if you have osteoporosis?

More Tips for Eating for Good Bone Health

• Beans (Legumes) While beans contain calcium, beans contain magnesium, fiber and other nutrients, they are also high in substances called phytates. ...
• Meat and Other High Protein Foods. ...
• Salty Foods. ...
• Spinach and Other Foods with Oxalates. ...
• Wheat Bran. ...
• Alcohol. ...
• Caffeine. ...
• Coffee/Tea.

What is the difference between arthritis and osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which the amount and quality of the bone is reduced, leading to fractures (broken bones). Osteoporosis produces no pain or other symptoms unless a fracture has occurred. Arthritis (arth = joint; itis = inflammation) is a disease of the joints and surrounding tissue.

Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis | Osteoporosis Canada

https://osteoporosis.ca/about-the-disease/what-is.../osteoporosis-and-osteoarthritis/

How would I know if I have osteoporosis?

But once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you may have signs and symptoms that include: Back pain, caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra. Loss of height over time. A stooped posture.Jul 7, 2016

Osteoporosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms.../syc-20351968

A variety of medicines can be prescribed to lower fracture risk in osteoporosis. While there is no cure for osteoporosis, a disease in which bones become brittle and weak, various medicines and lifestyle approaches can help slow the rate of bone loss and reduce your risk of bone 

fractures.Apr 24, 2018

Osteoporosis Treatment | Everyday Health

https://www.everydayhealth.com/osteoporosis/guide/treatmen

Do you have pain with osteoporosis?

What not to eat if you have osteoporosis?

How do you get osteoporosis?

Other risk factors are:

1. Sex hormones. Low estrogen levels due to missing menstrual periods or to menopause can cause osteoporosis in women. ...
2. Anorexia nervosa. This eating disorder can lead to osteoporosis.
3. Calcium and vitamin D intake. ...
4. Medication use. ...
5. Activity level. ...
6. Smoking. ...
7. Drinking alcohol.