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Osteoporosis and Other Conditions

Lactose Intolerance and Osteoporosis

Lactose intolerance is a common problem. Since calcium products are avoided in the diet, does lactose intolerance boost osteoporosis risk? Read about the mixed findings.

Lactose Intolerance and Osteoporosis

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Bone Scans and Bone Health Screenings

A bone density scan can detect thinning bones at an early stage. If you already have osteoporosis, bone scans can also tell you how fast the disease is progressing. But an abnormal bone scan can create as many questions as it answers. Who should get a bone density scan, and what do the results mean? If your bone density is below normal, what can you expect, and what should you do?

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Asthma and Osteoporosis

Asthma can affect  bone health; some asthma drugs may slowly weaken bones. Get the facts on asthma and osteoporosis.

Asthma and Osteoporosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Rheumatoid arthritis increases osteoporosis risk for many reasons. Find out why and read about what strategies exist for preventing and treating osteoporosis in people with this condition. 

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Lupus and Osteoporosis

Medications, pain, and joint stiffness all contribute to calcium bone loss and increased fracture risk in people with lupus.  Studies have also suggested that the disease itself also increases osteoporosis risk. Read more.

Lupus and Osteoporosis

Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

Breast cancer risks increase with age; the same holds true for osteoporosis risks. Treatments used for this cancer can cause osteoporosis. Read what breast cancer survivors can do about osteoporosis.

Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis

Type 1 Diabetes and Osteoporosis

Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may affect osteoporosis risk in different ways, as this article explains.

Type 1 Diabetes and Osteoporosis

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Mikio A. Nihira, MD on March 07, 2011
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