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Best treatment for idiopathic pediatric osteoporosis?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Heterogenous conditi: General recommendations are: adequate vitamin d intake (400-800 iu daily); calcium intake (not less than 1200 mg daily); and weight bearing excercise. Treatment should be guided by endocrinologist/metabolic diseases specialist.

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 8/15/2013

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