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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break.

The most common injuries in people with osteoporosis are:

Causes of osteoporosis and brittle bones can include:

A decrease in estrogen in women at the time of menopause and a decrease in testosterone in men as they age
Other hormone imbalances such as parathyroid hormone and growth hormone.
Lack of calcium and vitamin D
Some medical conditions such as kidney disease and intestinal problems
Smoking and alcohol
A sedentary lifestyle
A family history of osteoporosis
Taking certain medications such as antiseizure medications, hormone treatments for prostate or breast cancer, and corticosteroids.

Created When: August 09, 2019

Last modify: November 23, 2020

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