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Any condition or disease that affects the bones.

Bone disease is any condition that affects bone health. These conditions can make bones weaker and more likely to break. They include osteoporosis, which causes bones to thin and break more easily as people get older. This often affects women after menopause. Poor nutrition or too little calcium and vitamin D can weaken bones. Like soft tissues in the body, bones can get cancer or become infected.

Symptoms of bone disease vary depending on the condition. Pain is a common symptom.

Treatments for bone disease depend on the condition.