{"id":6122,"date":"2023-06-28T18:12:48","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T12:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/?p=6122"},"modified":"2023-10-12T10:39:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T05:09:47","slug":"osteoporosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lalpathlabs.com\/blog\/osteoporosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteoporosis: Symptoms, Causes, Tests & Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Osteoporosis?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones. In osteoporosis, the bones become porous and weaker, increasing the risk of fractures. <\/span>The condition frequently develops without symptoms and is usually not diagnosed until the weaker bones cause painful fractures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Osteoporosis causes fractures mostly in the ribs, hip, wrist, and spine. <\/span>Osteoporosis affects both men and women, though women are more likely to get the condition.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How does Osteoporosis develop?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The bones in our body develop and grow till they reach peak bone mass which is the time when our bones are at their strongest and densest. Throughout our life, the bones keep recycled i.e., new bones replace old bones. This process helps to keep our skeleton strong.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the case of Osteoporosis, the rate at which the bone is formed is lesser than the rate at which the bone is lost. This mismatch results in brittle bones, making a person more prone to fractures.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are the symptoms of Osteoporosis?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are usually no osteoporosis symptoms. If symptoms do appear, they may be:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n