By Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi
13.01.25
Rheumatologist
Osteoporosis: prevention, risks, and treatments
Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become less dense, fragile, and more prone to fractures. Bone is a living tissue that constantly undergoes a natural process of breakdown and renewal. However, osteoporosis develops when the creation of new bone cannot keep up with the removal of old bone. Over time, this imbalance results in bones that are weaker and more susceptible to breaks. Revered consultant rheumatologist Dr Israa Al-Shakarchi provides a guide to the condition.