MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS

OSTEOPOROSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
what is the main cause of osteoporosis
A
not eating enough fruits
B
a lack of calcuim
C
a lack of protien
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A lifelong lack of calcium plays a role in the development of osteoporosis. Low calcium intake contributes to diminished bone density, early bone loss and an increased risk of fractures. Eating disorders. Severely restricting food intake and being underweight weakens bone in both men and women.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin D deficiency can be an important risk factor for osteoporosis [21]. Bone mineral density (BMD), which measures the quantity of the calcified bone, at present is the gold standard technique for the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of Osteoporosis: Lack of Calcium When these organs demand calcium, they’ll steal it from the mineral storehouse in your bones. Over time, as you deplete the mineral reservoir in your bones, you end up with thin, brittle bones.

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