Osteoporosis can be characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, resulting in fragile bones which can decrease its strength. Osteoporosis leads to an extent of abnormally porous bones that are observed to be very compressible, just like a sponge. This skeleton disorder cripples the bones and consequently result in frequent fractures (breaks) in the bones. Osteoporosis can be present without any symptoms for many years because Osteoporosis symptoms aren’t caused until the bone breaks (fractures).
Osteoporosis risk factors include genetics, lack of calcium, lack of exercise, and vitamin D, personal history of fracture as an adult, excessive a...
