Symptoms of Osteopenia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Medical Reasons
In addition to the ravages of time, there are also some medical conditions that can contribute to osteopenia. For example, people with an overactive thyroid are more likely to experience bone loss than others. Another possible contributor is celiac disease and other similar conditions than can affect the patient’s ability to absorb nutrients.
If the patient can’t absorb nutrients properly then the bones may not get sufficient calcium and other nutrients that keep the bone strong. People that have eating disorders are also more at risk due to similar reasons. If somebody is not getting the nutrition they need, then supplements may be able to help.
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