Because there are no symptoms, almost three-fourths of those with fragile bones are not aware of it. Do not assume that you do not have, or cannot get, this life-threatening condition. To look at him, it was impossible to tell. Everyone should take osteoporosis seriously. No matter who you are, your family history, your dietary or lifestyle habits, you can't ever assume that you can't get osteoporosis .
Osteoporosis has no symptoms.
You have no warning that a bone is weak enough to fracture. But there is a sure way to know if you are at risk of a fracture. Get a bone density test. If your doctor does not suggest one, ask for it. In the past doctors depended on risk factors alone to decide who should be offered preventive therapy.