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A 30 year old with osteoporosis and underweight dueto gi disease was only given one pill to solve the issue.should there have been more?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Complex answer: If you have GI disease, then treatment for that is the most important issue. Adequate calcium and vitamin d obviously important. Oral contraceptives may help. Exercise and strength training will strengthen bones. Other treatments would depend on severity of osteoporosis (based on measurements).

Answered 6/10/2014

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GI issues: I would recommend a protocol to work on healing the gut. See a doctor who specialized in functional medicine who perhaps can help you restore your gut to health.

Answered 5/12/2013

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?gluten sensitivity: I would check a blood test screening for celiac sprue aka gluten sensitivity. This disease presents with diarrhea and malnutrition and osteoporosis can be part of the picture. The treatment is a gluten free diet.

Answered 6/20/2013

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