Definition
A condition where bones become weak and brittle due to loss of bone density, increasing the risk of fractures. It is especially common in post-menopausal women and is related to Asthi Kshaya in Ayurveda.
Osteoporosis
conditionOsteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose density and become weak and brittle, raising the risk of fractures from minor falls. It often causes no symptoms until a bone breaks, typically at the hip, wrist or spine. It is especially common in women after menopause and is measured with a bone density (DEXA) scan. Ayurveda relates it to Asthi Kshaya.
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