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Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones. Its name comes from Latin for porous bones. The inside of a healthy bone has small spaces, like a honeycomb. Osteoporosis increases the size of these spaces, causing the bone to lose strength and density and the outside of the bone grows weaker and thinner. People with osteoporosis are at a high risk of fractures or bone breaks while doing routine activities such as standing or walking. The most commonly affected bones are the ribs, hips, and the bones in the wrists and spine. The early stages of osteoporosis don’t cause any symptoms or warning signs. In most cases, people with osteoporosis don’t know they have the condition until they have a fracture. Some of the earlier symptoms, if they appear may include receding gums, weakened grip strength, weak and brittle nails. If you don’t have symptoms but have a family history of osteoporosis, talking to your GP or health professional can help you assess your risk. Possible causes of osteoporosis include certain medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism. They also include the use of certain medications (examples include long-term oral or injected corticosteroids such as prednisolone or cortisone)