Bone thinning: A condition which is characterized by the thinning of the bones of ones body. See free access online books about Bone thinning below. See detailed information below for a list of 19 causes of Bone thinning, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Bone thinning as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing to an increased risk of fracture. Bone strength reflects the integration of two main features: bone density and bone quality. Osteoporosis is the most common of the bone diseases that affect Americans. Although it is the underlying cause of most fractures in older people, the condition is silent and undetected in many cases until a fracture occurs. (Source: excerpt from Osteoporosis Progress and Promise: NIAMS)
Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," is a condition of excessive skeletal fragility resulting in weakened bones that break easily. A combination of genetic, dietary, hormonal, age-related, and lifestyle factors all contribute to this condition. Osteoporosis usually progresses painlessly until a fracture occurs, which is usually in the hip, spine, or wrist. (Source: excerpt from Osteoporosis: NWHIC)
Osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens bones to the point where they break easily—especially bones in the hip, spine (backbone), and wrist. You can lose bone over many years. Because you may not notice any symptoms until a bone breaks, osteoporosis is called the “silent disease.” (Source: excerpt from Osteoporosis - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
The list below shows some of the causes of Bone thinning mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Bone thinning. Of the 19 causes of Bone thinning that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Bone thinning' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Bone thinning' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Bone thinning:
Bone symptoms (645 causes), Weak bones (74 causes)
Symptoms related to Bone thinning:
Bone pain (199 causes), Fractures (99 causes), Bone symptoms (645 causes), Bone disorders, Osteoporosis (181 causes), Bone loss (3 causes), Bone degeneration in legs, Hypophosphatemic rickets, Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis, Kidney conditions, Kidney disease
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