Osteoporosis
Also called Bone Loss
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become thin and weak, so they break easily, often after a small fall. It usually causes no symptoms until a bone breaks.
Treated in Orthopaedics
Symptoms
- Often none until a fracture
- Fractures of the wrist, hip or spine after a minor fall
- Loss of height or a stooped back
- Sudden back pain from a collapsed spinal bone
Causes
- Ageing, especially in women after menopause
- Low calcium and vitamin D
- Lack of exercise
- Smoking and alcohol
- Long-term use of steroid medicines
When to see a doctor
Ask a doctor about a bone density test if you are a woman past menopause, a man over 70, have broken a bone after a minor fall, or have taken steroids for a long time.
Treatment at Abhinav Hospital
Our orthopaedic surgeons assess bone health, advise on calcium, vitamin D and exercise, prescribe medicines that strengthen bone, and treat fractures when they happen.
Doctors who treat osteoporosis
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Book appointment with Dr. Abhinav BhatnagarDr. Abhinav Bhatnagar
Orthopaedics
MBBS, D.Ortho, DNB (Ortho), FASI, FAJR
14 years of experience · Speaks English, Hindi, Marathi
Questions patients ask
Can osteoporosis be prevented?
The risk can be lowered with enough calcium and vitamin D, regular weight-bearing exercise such as walking, not smoking and limiting alcohol.
How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
With a bone density scan (DEXA), a quick, painless test that measures how strong the bones are.
Which doctor treats osteoporosis at Abhinav Hospital, Nagpur?
Osteoporosis is treated in our Orthopaedics department, by Dr. Abhinav Bhatnagar.
How do I book an appointment for osteoporosis?
Call the hospital on +91 75571 60334, message us on WhatsApp, or leave your number in the form on this page and the front desk will call you back to fix a time with the right doctor.
This page explains osteoporosis in general terms and does not replace an examination by a doctor. In an emergency, come straight to the hospital or call the emergency number. All conditions A to Z