Bone thinning
Bone thinning is the weakening of bones from low calcium levels. Chronic bone thinning is called Osteoporosis. Older women often get bone thinning and postmenopausal osteoporosis. Weak bones and the risk of fractures can increase. Low calcium intake and low
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- Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is weakened bones from bone thinning, often associated with aging and post-menopausal women. The condition also affects men
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- Fractures: Fractures are broken bones in any location of the body. Almost any bone in the body can be fractured, but
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- Calcium deficiency: Calcium deficiency is the low level of calcium in the body. Low blood calcium is called Hypocalcemia; high calcium is
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- Hypocalcemia: Hypocalcemia is a lower level of calcium in the blood. It may result from problems with calcium absorption, kidney disease
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- Calcium: Calcium is a mineral used by the body in various ways, including its well-known role in bone structure. Problems
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