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Medical Conditions That Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis

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Diseases that increase the risk of osteoporosis include those of the:

Hormone (endocrine) system, such as Cushing's syndrome, hyperparathyroidism, or hyperthyroidism.
Blood (hematologic diseases), such as leukemia.
Soft tissues (rheumatologic diseases), such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis.
Stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal diseases), such as malabsorption, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or chronic liver disease.

Other medical conditions that increase a person's risk of developing osteoporosis include any condition that reduces the amount of estrogen or testosterone in a person's body, such as removing a woman's ovaries.

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By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine
Last Revised	November 6, 2012

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Last Revised: November 6, 2012

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine

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