Women are more at risk of osteoporosis than men, particularly if the menopause begins early (before the age of 45) or they've had their ovaries removed. Women also lose bone rapidly in the first few years after the menopause. This can lead to osteoporosis and an increased risk of broken bones. Losing bone is a normal part of ageing, but some people lose bone much faster than normal. More than 500,000 people receive hospital treatment for fragility fractures (bones that break after falling from standing height or less) every year as a result of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis affects over 3 million people in the UK. Your doctor may also prescribe one of the bone-strengthening treatments that are given to people with osteoporosis, depending on how weak your bones are and your risk of breaking a bone. If you have osteopenia, there are steps you can take to keep your bones healthy and reduce your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Osteopenia does not always lead to osteoporosis. This is when a bone density scan shows you have lower bone density than the average for your age, but not low enough to be classed as osteoporosis. The stage before osteoporosis is called osteopenia. Bone loss before osteoporosis (osteopenia) Osteoporosis can be treated with bone strengthening medicines. It happens when the bones in the spine have broken, making it difficult to support the weight of the body. Osteoporosis is not usually painful until a bone is broken, but broken bones in the spine are a common cause of long-term pain.Īlthough a broken bone is often the first sign of osteoporosis, some older people develop the characteristic stooped (bent forward) posture. However, breaks can also happen in other bones, such as in the arm or pelvis. Sometimes a cough or sneeze can cause a broken rib or the partial collapse of one of the bones of the spine.
The most common injuries in people with osteoporosis are: Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break (fracture).
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