Health / Massage / Osteoporosis: Thinning of the bones with reduction in bone mass due to depletion of calcium and bone protein . Osteoporosis predisposes a person to fractures, which are often slow to heal and heal poorly. It is more common in older adults, particularly post-menopausal women; in patients on steroids; and in those who take steroidal drugs. Unchecked osteoporosis can lead to changes in posture , physical abnormality (particularly the form of hunched back known colloquially as ' dowager's hump '), and decreased mobility.
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Health / First Aid / Fracture: Any break in rigid body tissue, including bones, cartilage and teeth. MORE
Health / Fitness / Bone Density: Soundness of the bones within the body, low density can be a result of osteoporosis. MORE