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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Osteoporosis]], actually has not any acute symptoms, especially in early stages. Gradually, when [[bone mineral density]] loss is intensified (i.e., [[postmenopausal]] or elderly), the main symptoms could be seen; which are usually consisted of [[bone]] pain and weakness. After a while, when [[osteoporosis]] become severed, the [[fractures]] happen. Then, the major signs of [[fractures]] appeared; which include bone pain and tenderness, shortness of height, and stooped posture. | [[Osteoporosis]], actually has not any acute symptoms, especially in early stages. The hallmark of [[osteoporosis]] is [[bone pain]].Gradually, when [[bone mineral density]] loss is intensified (i.e., [[postmenopausal]] or elderly), the main symptoms could be seen; which are usually consisted of [[bone]] pain and weakness. After a while, when [[osteoporosis]] become severed, the [[fractures]] happen. Then, the major signs of [[fractures]] appeared; which include bone pain and tenderness, shortness of height, and stooped posture. | ||
== History and symptoms == | == History and symptoms == | ||
The majority of patients with [[osteoporosis]] are asymptomatic, especially in early stages. Gradually, when [[bone mineral density]] loss is intensified (i.e., [[postmenopausal]] or elderly), the main symptoms could be seen; which are usually consisted of [[bone]] pain and weakness. After a while, when [[osteoporosis]] become severed, the [[fractures]] happen. Then, the major signs of [[fractures]] appeared. | |||
=== History === | === History === | ||
[[ | Patients with [[osteoporosis]] may have a positive history of: | ||
* [[Menopause]] (females) | |||
* [[Immobility]] | |||
* [[Calcium deficiency]] | |||
* Chronic [[corticosteroid]] use | |||
* Chronic [[vitamin D deficiency]] | |||
* [[Hyperparathyroidism|Hyper]]/[[hypoparathyroidism]] | |||
===Common symptoms=== | ===Common symptoms=== | ||
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=== Less common symptoms === | === Less common symptoms === | ||
Other symptoms occurring late in the [[disease]], may include: | Other symptoms occurring late in the [[disease]], may include: | ||
* [[Bone]] pain | * [[Bone]] pain with localized [[tenderness]] | ||
* [[Fractures]] with little or no [[trauma]], regarded as ''[[fragility fracture]]s''. Typical [[Fragility fracture|fragility fractures]] occur in the [[vertebral column]], [[hip fracture|hip]], and [[wrist]]. | * [[Fractures]] with little or no [[trauma]], regarded as ''[[fragility fracture]]s''. Typical [[Fragility fracture|fragility fractures]] occur in the [[vertebral column]], [[hip fracture|hip]], and [[wrist]]. | ||
* Shortening of height (as much as 6 inches) over time | * Shortening of height (as much as 6 inches) over time | ||
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* Stooped posture or [[kyphosis]], also called a dowager's hump. | * Stooped posture or [[kyphosis]], also called a dowager's hump. | ||
* [[Fractures]] of the long [[bones]] acutely impair mobility and may require [[surgery]]. [[Hip fracture]], in particular, usually requires prompt [[surgery]]; as there are serious complications associated with a [[hip]] [[fracture]], such as [[deep vein thrombosis]], [[pulmonary embolism]], and increased [[mortality]]. | * [[Fractures]] of the long [[bones]] acutely impair mobility and may require [[surgery]]. [[Hip fracture]], in particular, usually requires prompt [[surgery]]; as there are serious complications associated with a [[hip]] [[fracture]], such as [[deep vein thrombosis]], [[pulmonary embolism]], and increased [[mortality]]. | ||
*The increased risk of falling is related to aging; can lead to [[fractures]] of the [[wrist]], [[spine]], and [[hip]]. The risk of falling, in turn, is increased by impaired eyesight (due to any cause such as [[glaucoma]], [[macular degeneration]]), [[balance disorder]], [[movement disorder]]s (e.g., [[Parkinson's disease]]), [[dementia]], and [[sarcopenia]] (age-related loss of [[skeletal muscle]]). A [[Collapse (medical)|Collapse]] (i.e., transient loss of postural tone, with or without [[loss of consciousness]]) leads to a significant risk of falling. | *The increased risk of falling is related to [[aging]]; can lead to [[fractures]] of the [[wrist]], [[spine]], and [[hip]]. The risk of falling, in turn, is increased by impaired eyesight (due to any cause such as [[glaucoma]], [[macular degeneration]]), [[balance disorder]], [[movement disorder]]s (e.g., [[Parkinson's disease]]), [[dementia]], and [[sarcopenia]] (age-related loss of [[skeletal muscle]]). A [[Collapse (medical)|Collapse]] (i.e., transient loss of postural tone, with or without [[loss of consciousness]]) leads to a significant risk of falling. | ||
*Causes of syncope are manifold but may include [[cardiac arrhythmia]]s, [[vasovagal syncope]], [[orthostatic hypotension]], and [[seizure]]s. Removal of obstacles and loose carpets in the living environment may substantially reduce falls. Those with previous falls, as well as those with a [[gait]] or balance disorder, are at higher risk.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Ganz DA, Bao Y, Shekelle PG, Rubenstein LZ |title=Will my patient fall? |journal=JAMA |volume=297 |issue=1 |pages=77–86|year=2007 |pmid=17200478 |doi=10.1001/jama.297.1.77}}</ref> | *Causes of [[syncope]] are manifold but may include [[cardiac arrhythmia]]s, [[vasovagal syncope]], [[orthostatic hypotension]], and [[seizure]]s. Removal of obstacles and loose carpets in the living environment may substantially reduce falls. Those with previous falls, as well as those with a [[gait]] or balance disorder, are at higher risk.<ref>{{cite journal|author=Ganz DA, Bao Y, Shekelle PG, Rubenstein LZ |title=Will my patient fall? |journal=JAMA |volume=297 |issue=1 |pages=77–86|year=2007 |pmid=17200478 |doi=10.1001/jama.297.1.77}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Osteoporosis, actually has not any acute symptoms, especially in early stages. The hallmark of osteoporosis is bone pain.Gradually, when bone mineral density loss is intensified (i.e., postmenopausal or elderly), the main symptoms could be seen; which are usually consisted of bone pain and weakness. After a while, when osteoporosis become severed, the fractures happen. Then, the major signs of fractures appeared; which include bone pain and tenderness, shortness of height, and stooped posture.
History and symptoms
The majority of patients with osteoporosis are asymptomatic, especially in early stages. Gradually, when bone mineral density loss is intensified (i.e., postmenopausal or elderly), the main symptoms could be seen; which are usually consisted of bone pain and weakness. After a while, when osteoporosis become severed, the fractures happen. Then, the major signs of fractures appeared.
History
Patients with osteoporosis may have a positive history of:
- Menopause (females)
- Immobility
- Calcium deficiency
- Chronic corticosteroid use
- Chronic vitamin D deficiency
- Hyper/hypoparathyroidism
Common symptoms
The main symptom of early stages of osteoporosis is generalized bone pain.
Less common symptoms
Other symptoms occurring late in the disease, may include:
- Bone pain with localized tenderness
- Fractures with little or no trauma, regarded as fragility fractures. Typical fragility fractures occur in the vertebral column, hip, and wrist.
- Shortening of height (as much as 6 inches) over time
- Low back pain due to vertebral bones fractures, often with radiculopathic pain (shooting pain due to compression or retraction of a nerve); rarely, with spinal cord compression or cauda equina syndrome.[1]
- Neck pain due to fractures of the cervical spinal bones.
- Stooped posture or kyphosis, also called a dowager's hump.
- Fractures of the long bones acutely impair mobility and may require surgery. Hip fracture, in particular, usually requires prompt surgery; as there are serious complications associated with a hip fracture, such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and increased mortality.
- The increased risk of falling is related to aging; can lead to fractures of the wrist, spine, and hip. The risk of falling, in turn, is increased by impaired eyesight (due to any cause such as glaucoma, macular degeneration), balance disorder, movement disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease), dementia, and sarcopenia (age-related loss of skeletal muscle). A Collapse (i.e., transient loss of postural tone, with or without loss of consciousness) leads to a significant risk of falling.
- Causes of syncope are manifold but may include cardiac arrhythmias, vasovagal syncope, orthostatic hypotension, and seizures. Removal of obstacles and loose carpets in the living environment may substantially reduce falls. Those with previous falls, as well as those with a gait or balance disorder, are at higher risk.[2]
References
- ↑ Kim DH, Vaccaro AR (2006). "Osteoporotic compression fractures of the spine; current options and considerations for treatment". The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society. 6 (5): 479–87. doi:10.1016/j.spinee.2006.04.013. PMID 16934715.
- ↑ Ganz DA, Bao Y, Shekelle PG, Rubenstein LZ (2007). "Will my patient fall?". JAMA. 297 (1): 77–86. doi:10.1001/jama.297.1.77. PMID 17200478.