19/03/2020
Osteopenia and It's Symptoms
Osteopenia is when your bones are weaker than normal but not so far gone that they break easily, which is the hallmark of osteoporosis.
Symptoms:
If you have osteopenia, you have lower bone density than normal. Your bone density peaks when you’re about 35 years old.
Bone mineral density (BMD) is the measurement of how much bone mineral is in your bones. Your BMD estimates the chances of breaking a bone from normal activity. People who have osteopenia have a lower BMD than normal, but it’s not a disease.
However, having osteopenia does increase your chances of developing osteoporosis. This bone disease causes fractures, stooped posture, and can lead to severe pain and loss of height.
For more information or to get the best treatment, please visit CMC, Mohali Now. Meet Dr. Ravinder Puri (Senior Consultant Orthopedics) or call us on 0172-4008070, 9876405771.