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What is the link between thyroid conditions and osteoporosis?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Link: High thyroid level (hyperthyroidism) for long period of time can lead to osteoporosis.

Answered 11/15/2013

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Overactive thyroid: Or excess thyroid hormone therapy can cause undue bone loss over time to point of osteoporosis.

Answered 11/15/2013

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Thyroid and bone: Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism have been associated with osteoporosis. Thyroid hormone has a direct catabolic effect on bone mineral homeostasis.

Answered 12/9/2013

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