Osteoporosis Symptom

There are not generally any osteoporosis symptoms in the early stages of this condition. Some people do not even realize that they are at risk until they have an accident.

It is important to recognize osteoporosis symptoms and risks so you can try to prevent it.

As osteoporosis symptoms may not be present, it is important to also understand your risks for this condition. You are at greater risk to develop this illness is you did not reach your ideal bone density thickness in your childhood. Women are also at a higher risk than men. As women age, they lose estrogen stores that help protect them from bone loss. Some other risk factors are:

• a family history of the illness
• Smoking
• Alcohol use
• Being small in stature
• Drinking cola
• A diet that is low in calcium, phosphorous and vitamin d
• hyperthyroidism
• rheumatoid arthritis
• medications such as antacids and corticosteroids

Osteoporosis symptoms are possible, they could include:

• Ever present back pain.
• A curved upper back
• Poor posture
• Broken bones that occur with minimal injury

If you have any of these risk factors combined with the signs, you may want to consult your doctor so he can test to see if you have this illness especially if you are over the age of 40.

Every person is different. Talk to your doctor about what to look for if you are at risk.