10 Osteopenia Symptoms
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5. Bone Fractures
Fractured bones are often the first indication that an individual may have osteopenia. As the bones of people with the condition are fragile, it can require nothing more strenuous than putting a foot wrong when stepping off a staircase to cause a fracture.3‘What Is Osteopenia? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment.’ HSS Playbook Blog, www.hss.edu/playbook/what-is-osteopenia-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/.
Bone injuries are also likely to be far more serious, due to the bones being weaker than normal. A bone density test can confirm osteopenia and should be requested from a doctor if there are signs of easy fracturing.
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