Social Anxiety Leading to Osteoporosis

AUTHOR

Hitesh Kaushik^1*, Mahak Saxena¹

ABSTRACT  

An anxiety disorder that is frequently seen is social anxiety disorder. Speaking in front of a group, dating, interacting with a cashier at a store, taking part in a job interview, meeting new people, etc. are examples of circumstances where persons with social anxiety disorder experience symptoms of worry or panic. Women with significant levels of pre-existing health anxiety scored more anxious about osteoporosis and anticipated chance of acquiring osteoporosis. When bone mass, bone mineral density, or the composition and strength of bone alter, osteoporosis, a disease of the bones, results. This could lead to a decrease in bone density and a higher risk of fractures (broken bones).

 Keywords: Anxiety, Osteoporosis, Social anxiety