Loss of height
When spinal vertebrae break or deform, it is called compression fracture. Causing fracture to one or more bones in the back can cause stabbing back pain that may or may not be relived from medications. After having more than one breaks, people may start showing signs of kyphosis and decreased height. When there is no pain, fractures may remain unnoticed. After decrease in height in one year’s time, person may realize the issue and visit the doctor as clothes start to fit poorly.
Visit your doctor immediately so that he can take a complete medical history and determine the next step of management. Test for bone mineral density are done and then patient is advised some positive lifestyle changes and other treatment strategies to deal with the disease.