Question 1

what is the medical name for brittle bone disease?

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Osteoporosis: In the elderly (mainly) we refer to loss of bone structure as osteoporosis.  Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to bad bone issues.  Vitamin d deficiency and calcium defiency can lead to a problem called rickets which is associated with weakened bones, rare in the usa, but common in some developing countries.  Other disorders can be listed as well.

Question 2

what is the official name for brittle bone disease?

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Brittle Bone Disease: Brittle bone disease is known as osteogenesis imperfecta. There are several different forms of oi.

Question 3

can it be possible for you to grow out of brittle bone disease?

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Need specifics: The term brittle bones covers several disorders so you have to be specific. If you mean osteoporosis, it is treatable but you do not outgrow it.

Question 4

what's the difference between osteoperosis and brittle bone disease?

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Osteoporosis vs OI: Osteoporosis is when the bone becomes weak due to age and decreased calcium metabolism. The bone canal (central portion) becomes wide and thus the bone becomes weak. We usually see osteoporosis is postmenopausal women and older patients.  Brittle bone disease is known as osteogenesis imperfecta and is a genetic disorder.

Question 5

is brittle bone disease genetic?

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Yes: It is an inherited defect in the formation of one type of collagen that is essential for bone formation.

Question 6

what is the treatment for brittle bone disease?

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Symtomtic treatment: We have to treat people according the fractures they have.

Question 7

can brittle bone disease be fatal?

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Yes it could be: Some new born die during delivery because they have so many fractures during delivery. (osteogenesis imperfecta).

Question 8

is there a test for brittle bone disease?

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Severe cases evident: The more severe cases are evident before birth by ultrasound & or neonatal x-rays.Classification of lesser forms are based on age of first symptoms or specialized testing. My last case involved a skin biopsy and analysis of enzyme production in a specialty lab. Have your dr locate a genetics department at a med school or children's hospital if you want to pursue this testing. They can set it up.

Question 9

brittle bone disease ..advice any treatment?

Accepted Answer

Symptom relief: There is no cure since it is a genetic disease, but regular weight-bearing exercise to prevent bone loss, a diet rich in calcium and vitamin d, and sometimes even vitamin supplements will help. Bisphosphonates are a group of drungs that can increase bone density, but they have side effects.

Question 10

osteopenia, osteoporosis or brittle bone disease--differences?

Accepted Answer

Genetic or not: Brittle bone disease is an inherited disorder of bone that is called osteogenesis imperfecta.

Osteopenia and osteoporosis are disease of the bone where there is decrease density of the bone. This is associated with age, hormonal change, medications, smoking and other issues. Basically the bone cells are out of balance and take away more bone than they replace.

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