Early Symptom Warnings

1) History of broken bones as a adult especially in the wrist or hip. 2)Unexplained periods of back pain which subside in a couple of weeks 3) You have lost more than an inch in height 4) Your posture becomes stooped.

Risk Factors 1. Sex: Women are more likely to develop the disease, but men are affected to. 2. Prior Fractures 3. Older age 4. Family History 5. Small/Thin Build (Anorexia, Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders) 6. Nutritional Problems (Vitamin D or Calcium Deficiencies, Malabsorption, Post-Gastrectomy) 7. Physical Inactivity (Pro-longed Bed Rest) 8. Early Menopause (In Women) 9. Low Levels Of Testosterone (In Men) 10. Taking Corticosteroids (Prednisone), Thyroid Medications (In Excess e.g. synthroid), Anticoagulants (Coumadin or Heparin) or Anticonvulsants (Dilantin) 11. Long Term Use Of Depo-Provera 12. Smoking 13. Excessive Alcohol 14. Excessive Caffeine 15. Organ Transplant 16. Genetic Conditions (Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Marfan's Syndrome)

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