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What doctor do i see for brittle bones
A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
It is not appropriate to assume your kidney doc will or won't alter what you do on a regular basis today, but she should if it will improve your level... Read More
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Answered Aug 07, 2022
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
You are presupposing something. Maybe the doc will not stop your calcium. Also you can discuss all this and more about your concern on the visit and n... Read More
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Answered Aug 24, 2022
A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
mild /moderate exercise, follow diet recommended by your MD. All other meds should be taken under care of your Nephrologist make her/him aware of your... Read More
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Reviewed Nov 15, 2021
Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Calcium, bones and kidney disease are complex issues. Discuss with your team and you may wish to invest $20 and read all about it in uptodate.com. ... Read More
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Answered Nov 15, 2021
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Troy Reynaanswered
Pediatric Surgery 46 years experience
Frequent fractures: People who suffered from brittle bones will have a higher incidence of fractures that occurr after minimal stress or trauma. Ask your doctor if this i... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Keith Baldwinanswered
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery 17 years experience
DEXA: But may be un-necessary, DEXA is the standard test for osteoporosis. Unless there is an underlying reason for a suspicion of brittle bones, i'd avoid ... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Tomaselloanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience
See below: This is a congenital bone disorder referred to as osteogenesis and imperfect a . People with oi are born with defective connective tissue, or without ... Read More
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Keith Baldwinanswered
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery 17 years experience
Sure: Most causes of brittle bones don't effect the reproductive system. That being said, the pregnancy would likely be considered high risk, and should be ... Read More
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5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
The broken ones hurt: Osteogenesis imperfecta patients have weakened, brittle bones. The bones break easily and broken bones are painful. A patient appearing in pain should... Read More
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
There is no need for supplement if your son eats a healthy and balanced diet. There are more than enough calcium in dairy products, juices and beans.
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Reviewed Oct 17, 2022
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. George Gantsoudesanswered
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience
A genetic disorder: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a group of disorders that cause bone fragility due to an error in the genetic code for type i collagen. All tissues that ar... Read More
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
A lot (sorry): Slight spinal curvature, loose joints, poor muscle tone, discoloration of the sclera (whites of the eyes), early loss of hearing in some children, sli... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed Jun 30, 2021
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Emil Mondoaanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
Yes: It is called Osteogenesis imperfecta and is a genetic disorder. The severity depends on which genes are involved and how many and if they are inherit... Read More
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