Osteoporosis
In a person with osteoporosis, their bones break down faster than the body can rebuild them. The skeleton weakens, and the risk of fractures escalates. Because osteoporosis develops over years, you may not be aware you have it until you break a bone, notice a loss in height, or you develop a hunch in your back. Age, gender, family history, lifestyle habits and certain medical conditions, procedures, and medications can increase the risk for osteoporosis.