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Osteoporosis
SYMPTOMS may include loss of height, rounding of shoulders, tendency of bone
to break easily and pain in the vertebrae of the spine.
CAUSES are not understood but it involves bones becoming brittle and porus
with a loss of bone density. Affects mostly women after menopause.
TREATMENT. Diet including milk, calcuim & vitamin D.
.Medication, heat massage, orthopedic support & in some cases sex hormones.