Deficiencies of calcium, phosphorus-inorganic and Vitamin D 12, can cause many other problems in addition to bone-related problems. This doesn’t mean that bone problems are not serious. If osteoporosis sets in, sometimes even a good laughter can break your rib cage. A small push from a friend or a child can lead to a fracture in the arm, in the leg, or in the worst-case scenario, in the backbone, which can lead to paralysis. Hence, the risks of ignoring a bone test can be immeasurable.