Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a severe bone condition that weakens tissues and creates malfunction in the production and repair of bone cells. Often called “the silent disease,” it slowly penetrates the bones inside the body without manifesting any significant symptoms. As a result, one may rarely notice the changes and damages it’s done until a bone breaks or a sudden fracture emerges. Vitamin D and Calcium deficiency can also worsen osteoporosis because they make bones fragile.
Over time, osteoporosis can be stressful on the bones. For example, a slight bending over or continuous coughing can be very painful, while simple movements like walking or stretching become strenuous and tiring. It also deforms and shrinks the bones; that’s why people with osteoporosis tend to be crooked back and have stooped postures even when properly standing.
With age, osteoporosis can be life-threatening. Not because it’s naturally deadly but because when a significant bone breaks (like the spine, chest, or pelvis), it can be fatal for older people. According to some researchers, nearly 25% of older people who suffer a broken spine or hip die within six months up to one year.
