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Which symptom is very often the first indication that a person has osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is often called a 'silent disease' because many people are unaware they have it until a significant event occurs. For many, the first symptom is not a minor ache or pain but a broken bone, also known as a fragility fracture, which can happen from a minor fall or even a sudden movement. This unexpected bone break is very often the first indication that a person has osteoporosis.