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Osteoporosis is a disease where bone density and quality are reduced, making bones more porous and fragile and increasing the risk of fractures. It often develops silently without symptoms until the first fracture occurs. Common fractures are of the spine, hip, and wrist. Osteoporosis is diagnosed through DXA scans and symptoms include lost height, stooped posture from spinal fractures, and fractures from minor impacts. Risk factors include age, reduced hormones like estrogen, ethnicity, family history, and

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Maryam

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