Osteoporosis is often called “silent” because bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not know that they have osteoporosis until a sudden strain, bump or fall causes a bone to break. Women and men with osteoporosis most often break bones in the hip, spine and wrist. But any fracture in an older person could be a warning sign that the bone is weaker than optimal. Some people may be unaware that they have already experienced one or more spine fractures. Height loss of one inch or more may be the first sign that someone has experienced spine fractures due to osteoporosis. Multiple spine fractures can cause a curved spine, stooped posture, back pain and back fatigue. Women and men who have had a fracture are at high risk of experiencing another one. A fracture over the age of 45 or several fractures before that age may be a warning sign that a person has already developed osteoporosis.
It is important to prevent falls among individuals with osteoporosis because their bones break easily. Falls can be prevented by having the person begin a regular exercise program, reviewing medications, checking vision and making the environment safer. Environments can be made safer by removing clutter and things that can be easily tripped over, providing appropriate lighting and making stairs and bathrooms safer by installing grab bars and handrails.
osteoporosis may lead to many serious bone disease such as bone fracture,sprain in ankle or pain in spinal chord this all is due to low bone density and therefore quick treatment must be done If such problems occur.
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