5 Health issues every woman should know – Very important!

3. Osteoporosis, also called Thinning Bones

Osteoporosis results in painful fractures. Some risk factors for thinning bones are aging, being female, low body weight, low sex hormones or menopause, smoking, and some medications.

A woman hardly knows she has thinning bones as it is a very silent killer – until a fracture occurs. However, here are few symptoms every woman should watch out for.

Symptoms: Backache, a gradual loss of height and an accompanying stooped posture, fractures of the spine, wrist, or hip

Prevention: If detected early, it can be treated with calcium and vitamin D, exercise, and osteoporosis medications.