{"id":20613,"date":"2023-07-07T06:30:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T11:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/?p=20613"},"modified":"2023-09-06T07:16:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T12:16:12","slug":"6-early-warning-signs-of-osteoporosis-in-older-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/6-early-warning-signs-of-osteoporosis-in-older-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis in Older Adults"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, vitamin deficiencies and hormonal changes can slow the creation of new bone materials in the body. When the creation of new bones can\u2019t keep up with the loss of old bones, the bones become brittle, hollow and weak. This concept is also known as osteoporosis \u2014 a disorder that is unfortunately all too common among older adults. According to a 2014 study that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/24771492\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surveyed the prevalence of osteoporosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and low bone mass in the US, 10 million people 50 years and older reported osteoporosis diagnoses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosing osteoporosis early can improve your quality of life.\u00a0 At early stages, treatment plans may include weight-bearing exercises, supplements and medications that all prevent bone deterioration from worsening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, catching osteoporosis in these early stages can be tricky, as there aren\u2019t many symptoms. To have as much time on your side with the prevention, you must become familiar with some of the early warning sides before your osteoporosis worsens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>1. Receding gums<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoporosis weakens the bones in your entire body, including your jaw. Because the jaw becomes weak, you might notice loose teeth and teeth falling out. Loss of bone density in the jaw can also increase the risk of infections, leading to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3536461\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">periodontal disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Periodontal disease is when the gums and bones surrounding the teeth become infected and inflamed. Once the infection spreads, it will cause the gums to recede, damaging the tissue that holds your teeth in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since osteoporosis is a bone disease, it won\u2019t directly impact your teeth. Your teeth, though commonly mistaken for bones, are made of tissues called pulp, dentin, enamel and cementum. However, osteoporosis will cause indirect damage to your teeth since your teeth are held in place by the bones in your jaw. Examples of osteoporosis-related oral damage include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth extraction complications;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/procedure\/dental-implants-3396\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental implant failure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those at risk for osteoporosis should <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/dentists\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit their dentist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for dental concerns. Catching dental concerns early can help your dentist to address issues before they become more serious.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Decreased grip strength<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a 2018 study from the Department of Orthopaedics and Radiology, low grip strength is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6594500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong risk factor for osteoporosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in postmenopausal women. This happens because the bones in the spine, neck, hip and hand become fragile. As these essential bones become less capable of bearing weight, a person\u2019s grip strength diminishes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Gradual loss of height<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height loss as you age is normal. Eventually, the cartilage between the joints wears out. However, if you lose more than an inch of your height, you may have osteoporosis in your spinal column, hips and legs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28154943\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Height loss and osteoporosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are intertwined. For example, one 2017 study found that women with osteoporosis of the hip lost around three inches of height. Osteoporosis in the spine can also cause the spinal column to curve and shorten, which prevents the body from straightening to its full height.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Stooped posture or back pain<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, osteoporosis in the spine may cause a person\u2019s back and neck to curve, creating a hunched posture. This happens as tiny fractures cause the spine to cave inward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this curvature occurs in the upper back, doctors may diagnose this as kyphosis. A 2013 study that surveyed 1,196 older women acknowledged the hand-in-hand <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3693545\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">progression of osteoporosis and kyphosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in older adults. As osteoporosis creates compression fractures in the front of the vertebrae, the bones form wedge-shaped vertebrae that force the spine to bend forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process can also be incredibly painful and manifest as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/common-contributors-to-chronic-pain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chronic back pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As the bones in the back weaken, the vertebrae can become deformed and fracture under the body&#8217;s weight. For many, this pain is one of the first noticeable signs of osteoporosis. Therefore, individuals at risk for osteoporosis should visit their doctor at the first sign of back pain.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Frequent bone fractures<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the bones become more brittle, they\u2019re more likely to break from mild trauma. Fractures can occur during daily activities such as coughing, bending or bumping into another object. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5030717\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone fractures caused by osteoporosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically occur in the neck, vertebrae, hip, wrist and ribs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older adults with osteoporosis must be especially cautious since mild trauma can cause severe bone injuries. For example, you should avoid situations where you could easily fall, such as walking outside in icy conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Brittle fingernails<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brittle fingernails could indicate that you are at risk for osteoporosis. Nails aren\u2019t directly associated with bones; however, many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15981029\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutrients needed to sustain healthy nails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also used to create healthy bones. If your fingernails are brittle and breaking, it could be a sign that your bones may be in a similar state and also lack the necessary nutrients to grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Diagnostic tests for osteoporosis<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To diagnose osteoporosis, your doctor will need to measure your bone mineral density (BMD) with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niams.nih.gov\/health-topics\/osteoporosis\/diagnosis-treatment-and-steps-to-take\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/procedure\/x-ray-251\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X-ray exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is painless and will simply measure the bone density in specific areas of your body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor will also collect personal medical history and family history that might help determine whether you are at risk for osteoporosis. For example, if you are a woman over 65, you may be more likely to receive an osteoporosis diagnosis due to hormonal changes after menopause. Your doctor may also need a report of your diet, smoking history, exercise, past bone fractures and other indicators that might help the doctor make a successful diagnosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Osteoporosis prevention strategies<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, osteoporosis is a common disease that causes chronic pain in millions of Americans every year. And although osteoporosis is an eventual outcome many may face, it is never too late to implement prevention strategies in your lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, you can take several steps to prevent osteoporosis from developing or at least from worsening:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Book regular health screenings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: At-risk groups, such as post-menopausal women, should <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/doctors\/health-screening\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book regular health screenings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with their doctor to catch early symptoms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take calcium and vitamin D supplements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To grow strong bones, your body needs a steady supply of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2621390\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calcium and vitamin D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exercise with weight-bearing techniques<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Exercising will ensure that your bones and muscles stay strong. Weight-bearing exercises can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12966-020-01040-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase your bone density<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, decreasing the likelihood of osteoporosis development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don\u2019t smoke or drink alcohol<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A 2018 study suggests that tobacco smoking causes an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30631414\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">imbalance in bone turnover<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the National Institute of Health published that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bones.nih.gov\/health-info\/bone\/osteoporosis\/conditions-behaviors\/alcoholism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excessive alcohol interferes with calcium intake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 both of which can increase your likelihood of developing osteoporosis.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing osteoporosis can be possible if you diligently maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you notice any early signs of osteoporosis, make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Need a doctor? 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