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What causes juvenile osteoporosis?
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In most cases, juvenile osteoporosis is caused by an underlying medical condition or by medications used to treat the condition, or a lifestyle factor, such as:
Medical conditions – including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, osteogenesis imperfect, diabetes, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, cystic fibrosis.
Medications – such as some types of cancer treatments, anticonvulsant medications (used to manage epilepsy) or corticosteroids, which are used to treat a wide range of diseases including arthritis and asthma.
Lifestyle – eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, or excessive exercise that leads to disruption of the menstrual cycle. Children who are bedridden or have prolonged periods of immobility are at increased risk of juvenile osteoporosis, because weight-bearing activities encourage bone density. Inadequate dietary intake, smoking and alcohol may also lead to juvenile osteoporosis.
You might find this website helpful
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/pq-arthritis-baoc
Brenda
Women’s Health Educator
Health Information Line, Women’s Health Queensland Wide
Women living in Queensland can also call our Health Information Line - a free information and referral service for Queensland women - on 3839 9988 or 1800 017 676 (toll free outside Brisbane).
Please note that all health information provided by Women’s Health Queensland Wide is subject to this disclaimer
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