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Is called osteoporosis. (although this can also happen through conditions other than age).
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Does this hormone promote bone growth or bone thinning?
No
Is famotidine safe to use if you have arthritis... Does it dry out the bones?
Yes. Famotidine does not dry out the bone. There is some debate about whether or not famotidine can cause thinning of the bone. In the many studies of famotidine bone loss was not a factor in long term use of the drug. There was around a 1 percent occurrence of bone thinning but during that period of time it would not be unusual to have that many people in general showing bone thinning.
What is the bone disease degenerative disorder characterized by thinning bones?
Osteoporosis is the bone disease characterized by thinning bones, leading to increased risk of fractures.
What causes atrophy and thinning of bone owing to hormonal changes or inactivity?
osteoporosis
Pelvic x-ray shows some lucency?
There is some thinning of the bone in the pelvis.
At what age should females be concerned about osteoporosis?
The problem with osteoporosis is that the early stages of the disease are asymptomatic. Women are not aware of the disease until it is fairly advanced. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and the subsequent loss of bone density that is associated with age. Women who are approaching the age of menopause should speak to their physicians about osteoporosis and pursue the recommended testing and treatments as needed.
Is milk bad for the elderly?
Yes, strangely, milk causes osteoporosis (thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density) which is something you want to prevent.
Why would your facial hair be thinning?
Age is one factor that I know about.
The softening and thinning of bones that may be caused by smoking?
Smoking can contribute to osteoporosis, a condition characterized by the weakening and thinning of bones. The harmful chemicals in cigarettes can interfere with the body's ability to absorb calcium, leading to a decrease in bone density and an increased risk of fractures. Quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help prevent further bone loss and improve overall bone health.
What age does your collar bone finish growing?
The clavicle (collar bone), is the last bone to complete growth, at about age 25.
Is lack of vitamin D and sunshine common causes for osteoporosis?
No. Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time, not the lack or abundance of sunlight. Even though vitamin D is important for people over the age of 50, sunlight doesn't support enough development of it through the skin to be a a viable source.
What was the use of bone hook in stone age?
In the Stone age, bone hooks were used for fishing.
