Osteopenia
Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
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What are the symptoms of Osteopenia?
Even though this condition may initially present no symptoms, some factors that may indicate towards this condition are:
- Localized pain in the affected bone
- Weakness in the bone
- Bone fracture may occur in extreme cases without pain
What are the complications of Osteopenia?
The major complication of this condition is its progression to osteoporosis, which is a condition wherein there is a greater risk of bone deterioration and bone fracture.
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- Osteopenia. Health Harvad. Available at: https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/osteopenia-when-you-have-weak-bones-but-not-osteoporosis Accessed on June 28, 2020.
- Osteopenia. Medical News Day. Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318321 Accessed on June 28, 2020.
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