A 32-year-old member asked:

What is the medical term for thinness of bones especially in joints?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Stanley Schwartzanswered

Endocrinology 54 years experience

Osteopenia: More severe=osteoporosis.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Related questions

A 41-year-old member asked:

What happens to a bone chip in a hip joint?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 44-year-old member asked:

What are some reasons why my joints and bones are aching?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 47-year-old member asked:

What's the joint between the maxilla and the zygomatic bone?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 22-year-old male asked:

Can a bone spur grow on a facet joint 1 month after an injury?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me what can you think is causing bone and joint pain?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Last updated Dec 31, 2013

Found in:

Bone›Thinness

People also asked

I was sick for 8 weeks with all kinds sysopthoms rib pain brain pain tightnes spams and i have underline medical contions alliments and injured injuries fibermyalga pollymyalga carptunnel artutithes glouccmca eyes throbbing bones pinched nerves joint?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

What is the joint called that is in the lower back/tail bone area that starts with the letter s?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

I was experiencing joints and bone pains since i was 8 until now?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Could joint/bone injuries cause a fever?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

My bones and joints are always in pain and i don't know what to do. What are my options?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

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.