Osteoporosis: Symptoms

  • Osteoporosis - Symptoms

    12/01/06, Healthwise

    In the early stages of osteoporosis, you probably will not have symptoms. As the disease progresses, you may develop symptoms related to weakened bones, including:

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  • Osteoporosis - What Happens

    12/01/06, Healthwise

    In a normal, healthy adult, bone is continually absorbed into the body and then rebuilt. During childhood and the teen years, new bone tissue is added faster than existing bone is absorbed. As a result, your bones become larger and

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  • Osteoporosis - When To Call a Doctor

    12/01/06, Healthwise

    Call your health professional immediately if you:

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