| When the normal bone functioning is impaired, it | | | | osteoporosis. In this disorder, the mass becomes |
| results in weak bones as well as other disorders. | | | | low and the structure of bones start deteriorating |
| There is a widespread misconception that bones | | | | over time. If diagnosed and treated on time, this |
| becoming weak if common with aging. However, | | | | disease can be prevented without causing further |
| research reveals that abnormal bone formation | | | | damage. There are not many visible symptoms |
| and functioning happens mainly due to imbalance | | | | for this disease. |
| of hormones. | | | | Most of the times, diagnosis of osteoporosis |
| Children develop very strong bones, as they grow | | | | happens only after a fracture takes place. When |
| further, the bones only become healthier. The | | | | we talk about low bone mass, we refer to lack |
| connective tissues in the bones contain lot of | | | | of adequate calcium and minerals that make the |
| complex fibers and mineral salts. There are many | | | | bones weak. Fractures occur when the bone |
| different cells present in the bones that make it | | | | experiences sudden impact by falling or accident. |
| so strong and supportive for the human body. | | | | In severe cases, spine fractures may also occur. |
| The mineral salts present in the bones helps in the | | | | Other common bone disorders include |
| formation of blood cells. Hormonal imbalance | | | | osteogenesis imperfecta as well as Paget's |
| results in disturbing the strength and sometimes | | | | disease. This disorder again results in fractures and |
| structures of bones. | | | | bone deformities. Hip fractures cause a lot of |
| The most widespread disease related to bones is | | | | discomfort and pain to victims. |