Osteoporosis Warning Dr Ritesh Khokhar

Osteoporosis is often called a "silent" disease because there are usually no symptoms until a bone breaks. However, there are some early warning signs that you can look for:

Bone fractures: Bones affected by osteoporosis can become fragile and break easily, even from minor falls or normal activities like bending or lifting. A broken wrist is a common bone fracture caused by osteoporosis.

Loss of height: A gradual loss of height over time can be an early sign of osteoporosis.
Changes in posture: A stooped or hunched posture (kyphosis) can be a sign of osteoporosis. This can be caused by compression fractures in the spine.

Back pain: Chronic or recurring back pain, especially in the mid back, can be a sign of osteoporosis.

Brittle nails: Osteoporosis can contribute to slow nail growth, which can lead to brittle nails.

Receding gums: Bone loss in the jawbone can lead to receding gums or tooth loss.

Weakened grip strength: Osteoporosis can reduce bone mineral density in the hands, which can lead to a weakened grip.

signs of osteoporosis can include:

1. Losing an inch or more of your height.
2. Changes in your natural posture (stooping or bending forward more).
3. Shortness of breath (if disks in your spine are compressed enough to reduce your lung capacity).
4. Lower back pain (pain in your lumbar spine).

For More information or to consult our experts Dr Ritesh Khokhar at Fortis Hospital Mohali