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A 30-year-old female asked:
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?
3 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered
Internal Medicine 39 years experience
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).
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Dr. Marsha Nunleyanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
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.
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Dr. James Ortmananswered
Specializes in Geriatrics
?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.
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Last updated Jun 10, 2014
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