Early signs of osteoporosis – 3 symptoms that should not be ignored

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Osteoporosis makes bones weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures. Because osteoporosis tends to develop slowly over several years, it is often not detected until a bone is broken in a fall or sudden impact. Here are three early warning signs that should not be ignored.

Osteoporosis occurs when the formation of new bone does not keep up with the loss of old bone, resulting in a loss of bone density. Bones become weaker over time, which dramatically increases the risk of fractures.

In the most serious cases, bones can become so fragile that even light exertion, such as bending over, can cause painful fractures.

However. osteoporosis in most cases is asymptomatic. People with this condition often do not experience pain associated with the condition until a bone breaks.

Although a fracture is often the first sign of osteoporosis, Age UK has highlighted three key signs to look out for attention, as they may indicate weakening of your bones:

• Severe back pain
• Your spine has become bent
• You have become shorter

People may notice that their elderly relatives increasingly adopt a slouched posture, which can often be attributed to osteoporosis. This happens because the bones of the spine are broken or weakened, which makes it difficult to support the weight of the body, as a result, a forward-leaning position may develop.