bone loss
Calcium leaving skeleton
Bone loss is the gradual reduction of bone density and mass, typically occurring with age or certain medical conditions.
Osteoporosis is the most common form, making bones fragile and prone to fractures.
Bone loss also affects the jaw, particularly after tooth extraction: The dentist warned about bone loss if I delayed getting an implant.
Element twenty, builds bones
- vitamin DCalcium absorption enabler
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- proteinFolded amino chain
absorption · deficiency · malnutrition · supplements · dairy · fortified foods · vitamin K · dietary intake
Bone-resorbing cells
- osteoblastsBone-synthesizing cells
- resorptionBody reclaiming its tissue
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- collagenStructural body protein
parathyroid · trabecular · mineralization · demineralization · cytokines
Breaks in rigid material
- osteopeniaReduced bone mineral density
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- hip fractureCracked bone near pelvis
- spineColumn of vertebrae
kyphosis · compression fracture · dowager's hump · screening · fall risk
End of fertility
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- postmenopausalAfter menstruation ends permanently
- elderlyAdvanced in age
geriatrics · andropause · hormonal changes · age-related · perimenopause · wear and tear · degenerative · frailty
Of tooth sockets
- jawboneLower skull bone
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- implantsSurgically embedded devices
- extractionAct of removing
gum disease · dentures · periodontal · recession · oral surgery
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- hyperparathyroidismExcessive parathyroid hormone secretion
- celiac diseaseAutoimmune intestinal gluten reaction
- inflammatory bowel diseaseChronic intestinal tract condition
rheumatoid arthritis · chemotherapy · radiation · immobilization · sedentary lifestyle · smoking · alcohol · anorexia
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
- vitamin DCalcium absorption enabler
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
protein · absorption · deficiency · malnutrition · supplements · dairy · fortified foods · vitamin K · dietary intake · bioavailability
osteoclasts
Bone-resorbing cells
- osteoblastsBone-synthesizing cells
- resorptionBody reclaiming its tissue
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
collagen · parathyroid · trabecular · mineralization · demineralization · cytokines
fractures
Breaks in rigid material
- osteopeniaReduced bone mineral density
- vertebraeInterlocking bones of spine
- hip fractureCracked bone near pelvis
spine · kyphosis · compression fracture · dowager's hump · screening · fall risk
menopause
End of fertility
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- postmenopausalAfter menstruation ends permanently
elderly · geriatrics · andropause · hormonal changes · age-related · perimenopause · wear and tear · degenerative · frailty
alveolar
Of tooth sockets
- jawboneLower skull bone
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- implantsSurgically embedded devices
extraction · gum disease · dentures · periodontal · recession · oral surgery
corticosteroids
Inflammation-suppressing steroid medications
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- hyperparathyroidismExcessive parathyroid hormone secretion
- celiac diseaseAutoimmune intestinal gluten reaction
inflammatory bowel disease · rheumatoid arthritis · chemotherapy · radiation · immobilization · sedentary lifestyle · smoking · alcohol · anorexia · hypocalcemia
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, hip replacement, fracture
- bone disordersrickets, osteopenia, skull fracture, rib fracture, wrist fracture
- Bone Testsdensitometer, lumbar spine, follow-up scan
- Deteriorationdecay, rot, degradation, deterioration, corrosion
- health effectsillness, disease, injury, harm, damage
- impairmentsimpairment, disability, paralysis, incapacity, blindness
bone lossbone growth
Skeletal tissue formation
bone formation · ossification · bone healing · osteoblast activity · calcification
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