What bones does osteoporosis affect?

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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 women. A fracture in this area occurs from day-to-day activities like climbing stairs, lifting objects, or bending forward. Signs of osteoporosis:

Sloping shoulders Curve in the back Height loss Back pain Hunched posture Protruding abdomen

This answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.

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Osteoporosis Symptoms

In the early stages of bone loss from osteoporosis, there is usually no pain or symptoms. Many people don’t realize they have an issue until they fracture or break a bone. A bent posture, bone tenderness or loss of height can indicate a loss of bone mass. A severe pain in the back, hip, wrist or any other bone may indicate a fracture or break. These symptoms don't always mean that you have osteoporosis, however. See your doctor if you're concerned.

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