My mother developed osteoporosis all of a sudden, and its so painfull to see her walk with pain, thats why i thought I would do a blog on osteoporosis. First i would like to explain what osteoporosis is.
Its is a disease of the bones characterized by a decrease in bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. It is alos known as the silent disease. mnay times it remains undiagnoised until there is a fracture.

Here the bones become fragile and are more likely to break. If not prevented or if left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist. 68% of people with osteoporosis are women.
Any bone can be affected, but of special concern are fractures of the hip and spine. A hip fracture almost always requires hospitalization and major surgery. It can impair a person's ability to walk unassisted and may cause prolonged or permanent disability or even death. Spinal or vertebral fractures also have serious consequences, including loss of height, severe back pain, and deformity.

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