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Is having osteoporosis serious?
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Osteoporosis.: Osteoporosis is loss of calcium from bone mass this can weaken bones and cause increased fracture risk.
Answered 10/10/2013
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Yes: Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures which can lead to chronic back pain, hip fractures are also very serious and have increased morbidity and mortality. In other words people don't do well after hip fracture and may never fully recover.
Answered 3/10/2018
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Can cause fractures: Untreated osteoporosis results in a risk of fracture with minimal trauma, discuss with your doctor regarding treatment options.
Answered 7/15/2018
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