Medical Conditions That Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis
Topic Overview
Diseases that increase the risk of osteoporosis include those of the:
- Hormone (endocrine) system, such as Cushing's syndrome, hyperparathyroidism, or hyperthyroidism.
- Blood (hematologic diseases), such as leukemia.
- Soft tissues (rheumatologic diseases), such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
- Stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal diseases), such as malabsorption, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or chronic liver disease.
Other medical conditions that increase a person's risk of developing osteoporosis include any condition that reduces the amount of estrogen or testosterone in a person's body, such as removing a woman's ovaries.
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| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine |
| Last Revised | November 6, 2012 |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 6, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine | |
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