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condition also can be caused by other disease processes or prolonged use of certain medications that result in bone loss. If so, this is called secondary osteoporosis
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSecondary hyperparathyroidism occurs as the result of a metabolic abnormality outside the parathyroid glands, which causes a resistance to the function of the parathyroid hormones
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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.
What are the types of osteoporosis?
There are a few types of osteoporosis that include degenerative osteoporosis. Other forms of osteoporosis include primary and secondary osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis caused by a thyroid tumor would be called?
secondary osteoporosis
What is the condition in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposition leading to the bone becoming more porous and brittle?
Osteoporosis
The condition in which bone density is lost and bones become brittle is called?
osteoporosis
Where can I get information on osteoporosis treatment and diet?
You can find information on osteoporosis treatment and diet on the following website...www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/living-with-osteoporosis.../diet-dange...
What is the bone disease degenerative disorder characterized by thinning bones?
osteoporosis
How is helpful in preventing osteoporosis?
How is what helpful in preventing osteoporosis?
When was Osteoporosis International created?
Osteoporosis International was created in 1990.
When was Progress in Osteoporosis created?
Progress in Osteoporosis was created in 2000.
When was Archives of Osteoporosis created?
Archives of Osteoporosis was created in 2006.
How do you spell osteoporosis?
That is the correct spelling of osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones.
