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It is being demonstrated that RA has the effect of bone weakening as the mechanism of replacing old bone with new is interfered with. To get more information on this particular subject and more concerning RA go to the related link (How Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes Bone Loss) below
What else can I help you with?
What is rheumatoid osteoporosis?
There is no such thing. However people that have RA are often more likely to develop osteoporosis, Which is a lessening of bone density.
Does rheumatoid arthritis cause cracking bones?
RA is a disease of the joints and also other parts of the body where connective tissue is involved. It can be responsible for an outcome where there is bone damage in joints and those that are being treated for RA are more likely to sufferer from osteoporosis which is a reduction in bone density and which can seriously weaken bones for some. However it is not seen a s a major problem in RA.
What happens to you if you have severe osteoporosis?
Severe osteoporosis could cause trouble in walking and bone shrinking.
What can cause osteoporosis?
Lack of calcium and exercise
What will be the illness cause by lack of calcium?
osteoporosis
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis cause osteoporosis?
People that have RA have a Greater Osteoporosis RisksIt has been found that there is an increased risk of bone loss and fracture in individuals with R A. These people are at an increased risk for many reasons, Medications Like prednisone are often prescribed in the treatment of RA and can trigger significant bone loss. Pain and the disease can lead to loss of joint function, leading to inactivity, further increasing the risk of osteoporosis. it is also theorised that bone loss in R A may be a direct result of the disease. This loss is most pronounced in the areas surrounding the affected joints.Women, a group already at increased osteoporosis risk, are two to three times more likely than men to suffer from rheumatoid arthritis as well.
How do you compare and contrast primary and secondary osteoporosis?
There are several medical texts out in the world that define Osteoporosis as either Primary Osteoporosis or Secondary Osteoporosis. Primary osteoporosis is said to be a bone disorder of relatively unknown origin that occurs with aging and accelerates later on in life. Secondary osteoporosis, is the type of osteoporosis that has a direct cause. This type of osteoporosis is "secondary to," or caused by, something else.Many medical professionals consider all Osteoporosis to actually be Secondary Osteoporosis. This is because there are many known factors. Doctors have said that if one examines things closely enough....you will be able to find a secondary cause for almost every case of osteoporosis. There are many disorders, factors and conditions that have been associated with the development of osteoporosis.
Can RA cause dizziness?
yes
What is a disease that cause bones to become less dense?
Osteoporosis
Does shrinking in height from osteoporosis cause a bent esophagus?
yes
Can a Ditto transform into Winged Dragon of ra?
No cause ditto is a POKEMON RA IS A DUEL MONSTER
Does nexium cause osteo-arthriti or osteoporosis in post-menopausal women?
No
