causes of osteoporosis

Genetics play a crucial role in the causes of osteoporosis where patient with family history is more likely to develop osteoporosis symptoms. Inactive lifestyle or business environment with lack of physical exercises restrains major bone movements and this ultimately affects the bone growth. Patient with such a lifestyle unknowingly contributes to the causes of osteoporosis. Common factors influencing causes of osteoporosis are under developed bones, lack of calcium in daily diet, excess alcohol and tobacco consumption and slim body postures. Fractures in arms, legs & back bones are at high risk in elderly patients because of low bone mass; these fractures are highly concluded as probable causes of osteoporosis. Reconstruction and treatment for osteoporosis in these patients are painful. Hormonal changes in the females before or after menopause period increases risk of osteoporosis symptoms.