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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- Bone thinning: Bone thinning is the weakening of bones from low calcium levels. Chronic bone thinning is called Osteoporosis. Older women often
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- Joint Pain: Joint pain, or arthralgia, may afflict one particular joint, or multiple joints may be painful. Acute joint pain is often
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Related Symptom Topics
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- Bone thinning- Overview| Drugs
- Joint Pain- Overview| Causes| Drugs
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Related Disease and Condition Topics
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