Bone loss
Also called: osteopenia
A condition that occurs when the body doesn't make new bone as quickly as it reabsorbs old bone.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Causes include a low-calcium diet, smoking, age-related hormone changes, and certain diseases and medications. Women are most at risk.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Osteopenia is reduced bone density that can be a warning sign of osteoporosis. It's common in adults older than 50.
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Posted: Dec 2, 2008
Posted: Dec 2, 2008