OSTEOPOROSIS & BONE HEALTH
Protect Your Bones Before Problems Begin
Osteoporosis often develops silently until fractures or mobility issues appear. At Great Plains Endocrinology & Diabetes Care, Dr. Azra Niaz provides personalized osteoporosis treatment and bone health care focused on early detection, fracture prevention, and long-term mobility for patients in Ballwin, St. Louis, and surrounding Missouri communities.
WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?
Understanding Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile over time. As bone density decreases, the risk of fractures increases, especially in the hips, spine, and wrists. Many patients do not realize they have osteoporosis until a fracture or injury occurs.
Although osteoporosis is more common in older adults and postmenopausal women, anyone can experience low bone density and bone loss. Early osteoporosis screening and proactive care can help identify problems before serious complications develop.
Do You Have These Symptoms?
Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss can progress without symptoms.
Early osteoporosis evaluation and bone density testing allow timely intervention, helping reduce
fracture risk, preserve mobility, and support long-term bone health. Dr. Azra Niaz and the team
at Great Plains Endocrinology & Diabetes Care provide comprehensive osteoporosis care for
patients throughout Ballwin, St. Louis, and surrounding Missouri communities.
Who Is At Risk For Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis develops when bone breakdown occurs faster than bone formation, leading to decreased bone density and weaker bones.
Osteoporosis is commonly diagnosed through bone density testing, medical history evaluation, and assessment of fracture risk factors.
Adults over age 50, postmenopausal women, and individuals with risk factors for osteoporosis may benefit from bone density screening.
Yes. Osteoporosis treatment may include lifestyle changes, calcium and vitamin D support, medications, and personalized bone health management plans.
Early osteoporosis may not cause noticeable symptoms, but warning signs can include back pain, loss of height, weakened bones, and fractures from minor falls.
Osteoporosis itself may not directly cause joint pain, but weakened bones and spinal compression fractures can lead to persistent back pain and reduced mobility.
