10 Crohn's Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Osteoporosis
People suffering from Crohn’s are much more likely to develop osteoporosis. This is because of the fact that vitamin D deficiency is common among people suffering from Crohn’s disease, meaning that osteoporosis - a condition marked by brittle bones and increased risk of fractures and breaks - is more likely to occur in someone with Crohn’s.
This is made worse by the fact that prednisone was used for many years to treat Crohn’s. Prednisone is known to further decrease bone mass and can make the condition even worse.
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