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    What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

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    Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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    Osteoporosis Australia

    Osteoporosis Australia (OA) is a national not-for-profit. Our vision is Healthy Bones for all Australians. Education, awareness and research can help combat osteoporosis and reduce … View Profile

    Osteoporosis is often referred to as the ‘silent disease’ as there aren’t often any symptoms until bones fracture. Be aware of the risk factors for osteoporosis (eg: lifestyle factors, certain medications or medical conditions) Also severe back pain or loss of height (3cm or more) can suggest osteoporosis is present.


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    Irwin has been a rheumatologist in Sydney since 2003. He is a co-founder and medical director of BJC Health, which consists of a team of … View Profile

    Osteoporosis has no signs or symptoms until a fracture actually occurs. When a fracture actually occurs, there can be pain followed by disability. At the spine, the vertebrae can crush and lead to increasing stoop or a hump. Sometimes, this occurs without pain.Fractures of the hip often lead to poor mobility, loss of independence or may even lead to premature death.It is of course preferable to diagnose osteoporosis prior to a fracture being suffered. 

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