The most worrying thing is that there is virtually no symptom for the osteoporosis and only when one gets a fracture or a broken bone, he or she comes to know. It is a very serious disease and makes the bone fragile, porous and breakable.

Usually it is found that around and after the age of 30, calcium is taken away from the bones more rapidly than it is supplied through the normal diet. So doctors prescribe oral calcium supplements for almost everyone. Since women have less bone density as compared to men, they are more likely prone to osteoporosis.

Menopause either early or late can be the cause of this disease. The lifestyle has also an impact on the bones and smoking and consuming alcohol increases the risk quite a lot. Not only this, side effects of certain medicines also cause in calcium deficiency or fragile bones.

Last but not the least if you have a family history of osteoporosis, you must be very cautious and get checked at regular intervals. Apart from taking calcium supplements, weight-bearing exercises like walking, jogging, aerobics, jumping rope, playing basketball and tennis also helps reduce the risks. If the condition is more sensitive in menopausal or postmenopausal stage, estrogen replacement therapy helps. But before deciding anything it is advisable to consult your doctor and go through the suggested tests. Even if you think that you are fit and healthy, you must consult your doctor and talk freely about your health.