Increased kyphosis
The excessive convex curvature in the spine or the backbone that causes it to curve forward is called kyphosis. As more vertebral fracture takes place in the spine, the spine attains more curvature. When it is very severe, kyphosis is termed as dowager’s hump.
Compression fractures can be very disfiguring and may result in very bad shape of the body. This characteristic symptom can be found in osteoporotic patient very commonly. The dowager’s hump causes difficulty in finding fitting clothes and person may go into depression and social isolation.
Kyphosis can cause persistent pain. This pain occurs when the backbone becomes excessively curved and the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the spine are strained to maximum extent.
Visit your doctor in case you are suffering from humped back or stooped posture. It is important to evaluate the risk of osteoporosis in such patient. Doctor may prescribe some medications in early stages like Bisphosphonates and Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). Bisphosphonates usually take a long time before they start performing function in the body. Doctor may advise you to take some calcium and vitamin D supplements to enhance function of bisphosphonates.