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Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps. Osteoporosis means âporous bone.â Viewed under a microscope, healthy bone looks like a honeycomb.
Osteoporosis is a disease where decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among people who are old.Bones that commonly break include the back bones, the bones of the forearm, and the hip.Until a broken bone occurs there are typically no symptoms. People with scoliosis of unknown cause also have a higher risk of osteoporosis. 2  Bone loss can be a feature of complex regional pain syndrome. 3  It is also more frequent in people with Parkinson's disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 4  People with Parkinson's disease have a higher risk of broken bones.