What is osteoporosis?

Let's briefly discuss osteoporosis.

The word osteoporosis means bone (osteo) porous (porosis) or full of holes. Bone is a living tissue made up of calcium and other mineral deposits. During life, the bone is degraded and replaced new bone. When osteoporosis is present, this tissue degrades more quickly than it is replaced. This causes weak bones to become thin (loss of mass) and fragile (susceptible to fractures).
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Osteoporosis alone does not hurt, but fractures can be a consequence of bone weakness. Bones that have less mass are those that have a stronger tendency to break or fracture, even with a small fall. In many people, the first warning of osteoporosis can be a broken bone. Therefore, osteoporosis is called a "silent disease". However, bone loss occurs long before a fracture occurs. The bones that most commonly fracture are those of the back, hip, ribs and wrists. Fractures of the spine can result in loss of height and hump in the back. Early detection and treatment important for the treatment of osteoporosis and to avoid bone fractures.
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Osteoporosis can suffer from both sexes but is predominantly more acute in women due to their hormonal changes.