Understanding Osteoporosis - Symptoms

What Are the Symptoms of Osteoporosis?

A person is often not aware that they have osteoporosis until a fracture occurs. But there are symptoms:

• Backache.
• A gradual loss of height and an accompanying stooped posture.
• Fractures of the spine, wrist, or hip.

Call Your Doctor If:

• You develop a backache or sudden severe back pain, which can indicate a spinal compression fracture caused by osteoporosis.
• Dental X-rays reveal a loss of bone in the jaw, which can be a sign of osteoporosis.