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Osteoporosis (weak bones)

Bones lose strength silently, often with no pain until one breaks after a minor fall. Low vitamin D is very common in India and adds to the risk.

Draft: awaiting review by Dr. Swapnil Shah.

Common signs

  • A wrist, hip or spine fracture after a minor fall
  • Losing height or a stooping back
  • Who is at risk: women after menopause, adults over 60, long-term steroid use, smoking, a thin build

See the doctor if

  • You have any of the risk factors above
  • You broke a bone in a minor fall

Go to a hospital or call 108 now if:

  • Sudden severe back pain or inability to stand after a fall

At the clinic

The doctor may advise a bone density (DEXA) scan and a vitamin D test. Treatment is calcium and vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise, medicines when needed, and making the home safer against falls.