Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is weakened bones from bone thinning, often associated with aging and post-menopausal women. The condition also affects men, but usually more gradually as andropause causes a slower drop-off in hormones than menopause in women. An inactive lifestyle
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Related Symptom Topics
Read more about these related symptoms:
- Bone thinning- Overview
- Joint Pain- Overview| Causes
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
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- Andropause
- Cushing’s Syndrome- Overview| Drugs
- Alcoholism- Overview
- Fractures- Overview| Types
- Kyphosis ...
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