Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become weak and fragile. This happens when the body loses too much bone or doesn’t make enough new bone. As a result, the bones can break easily, even from a minor fall, bump, or sometimes just by bending or lifting.
It is more common in older adults, especially postmenopausal women, but can affect men too.
Osteoporosis is often called a “silent disease” because there are usually no symptoms until a bone breaks. However, you might notice: