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Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis

Post a new topicby contentuser on Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:38 am


Signs and Symptoms of Osteoporosis



Early osteoporosis usually does not cause symptoms and the disease initially progresses with little evidence. Pain (especially in the back) is experienced when there is a fracture.

Complications from osteoporotic fractures include:
Chronic pain (neck, lower back)
Compressed or collapsed vertebra
Disability, limited activity
Dowager's hump, stooped posture
Loss of height














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