Osteoporosis Symptoms

When you hit menopause, your ovaries reduce the production of a hormone, called estrogen. Estrogen has its hand in a huge range of bodily functions (not those ones), including bone health. Before menopause, estrogen preserves bone density by... Full Answer

Osteoarthritis is an affliction of the joints, such as the knees, shoulders and hips. The condition makes joints painful, stiff and tender to the touch. Some other conditions can cause mild or severe joint pain too, such as rheumatoid arthritis.... Full Answer

Osteoporosis can be silent, meaning you may have no symptoms at all. A compression fracture of the spine might very well be the first symptom you experience, and with osteoporosis, this could happen simply from coughing or sneezing. Other... Full Answer

Osteoporosis has few symptoms in midlife. It is estimated that less than 10% of people who have osteoporosis at this stage of life actually know they have it. Many aren’t aware of their condition until they fracture a bone. Also, the... Full Answer

If someone falls and breaks her wrist instead of her hip, it can be a good thing, because it can alert her and her doctor to osteoporosis. But it can also be a sign of something else: that her neurological system is working well. People who fall like a... Full Answer

One in five women who break a vertebra of the spine will have another spinal fracture within the year, possibly leading to a fracture cascade that could leave them with a hump like Grandma. Not only does that make you look old, but vertebral fractures... Full Answer

About 25 percent of osteoporosis and fractures happen in men, including hip and spine fractures. Cigarette smoking, drinking alcohol, exercise habits, and diet contribute to bone loss in men. In addition, men with relatives who have this disease... Full Answer

Osteoporosis affects all bones in the body. However, breaks are most common in the hip, wrist, and spine, also called vertebrae. Vertebrae support your body, helping you to stand and sit up. Osteoporosis in the vertebrae can cause serious problems for... Full Answer

While other back problems may have early warning signs, often osteoporosis is not detected until a fracture happens. Osteoporosis can be detected early - before fractures - with a simple bone density test. Full Answer