Causes

Osteoporosis is categorized into Primary & Secondary types.

Primary osteoporosis

This accounts for 95% instances of osteoporosis. Lumbar vertebrae are the most susceptible
bones for this category of the disease.
Causes:

1. Post-menopause for women
2. Genetic history
3. Hormone status – delay in first menstrual period & early last menstrual period
4. Daily life routine – lack of exercise, extended bed-time, low-calcium & high-phosphate
   diet
5. Low body weight
6. Addictions – alcohol, coffee, cigarette

Secondary Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis caused as a consequence of other diseases or harmful side-effect of
some medication is termed as Secondary osteoporosis.
Causes:

1. Anti-inflammatory drugs – for treatment of asthma, rheumatism
2. High dose of thyroid hormone
3. Anti-coagulant derivatives
4. Chronic digestive organ disorder – disease effected pancreas, intestine, liver,
   kidney
5. Inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis
6. Hormone disorder – overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, tumours