What is Osteopenia?

Osteopenia is a condition in which an individual’s bones are weaker than normal, but do not break easily like osteoporosis. It occurs when the body is unable to make a new bone fast enough as old bone reabsorbs.

What are the causes of Osteopenia?

Osteopenia is caused due to certain underlying factors such as:

• Eating disorders
• Positive family history of this osteopenia, genetic disorders
• Decreased levels of hormones such as estrogen or testosterone
• Untreated celiac disease
• An overactive thyroid gland
• Chemotherapy
• Certain medications such as antiepileptics and corticosteroids
• Inappropriate levels of calcium and vitamin D in the body
• Not enough exercise
• Excessive smoking and consumption of alcohol
• Other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis

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References:

• Osteopenia. WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/guide/osteopenia-early-signs-of-bone-loss Accessed on June 28, 2020.
• Osteopenia. Healthline. Available at: https://www.healthline.com/health/osteopenia Accessed on June 28, 2020.
• Osteopenia. Health Harvad. Available at: https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/osteopenia-when-you-have-weak-bones-but-not-osteoporosis Accessed on June 28, 2020.
• Osteopenia. Medical News Day. Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318321 Accessed on June 28, 2020.

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