Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can smoking cause bone erosion?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes.: Smoking is associated with low bone density.
Answered 10/28/2013
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why would an amputee have bone erosions? Already has osteopenia. AKA 1.5 yrs ago?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
How common is bone erosion? What could possibilities be for change over a months time on xrays? Was the tip of coccyx but now halfway up sacrum eroded
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had a bankart repair last year and now the anchor sites (3) have turned cystic. One is very large with bone erosion. What are the treatment options?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When there is erosion or scalloping of bone because of a 2 cm tarlov cyst at S2, (racepinephrine) does this mean cyst should be surgically removed at this stage?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Who do I seek help about jaw bone erosion: a regular dentist or a periodontist?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
My left index finger looks like a clubbed finger. It is very painful and looks as though there has been erosion of the bone on xray. What causes this?
Sir, Can drinking lemon concentrate or lemon juice for a longer term cause bone or muscles erosion ?
Hand pain Pip joints 3yrs.Neg Ana,ccp & Rf .X-rays normal. MRI/ bone marrow edema in phalanges .osteitis of one MCP No erosions, could a neck issue or carpel tunnel cause pain ? NO NUMBESS what type DR do i see next seen Rheum already?
Can vaporizing cause infections on my femur bone fracture? I know smoking cause infection but how bout vaporizing?
What are bone erosions?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
