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Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become porous, fragile and prone to fracture. It can affect men as well as women. Thyroid hormone affects the rate of bone replacement. Treatment of thyroid overactivity will reduce the rate of bone loss and can reverse it.

Risk Factors

  • Early menopause
  • Poor diet
  • Smoking
  • Excessive alcohol intake
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Coeliac disease
  • Overtreated hypothyroidism
  • Prolonged untreated hyperthyroidism
  • Prolonged overtreated hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism and Osteoporosis

  • Too much thyroid hormone increases the rate at which bone is lost
  • Treating the hyperthyroidism reduces the rate of bone loss

Hypothyroidism and Osteoporosis

  • Too much levothyroxine can cause increased bone loss
  • Be sure to have an annual thyroid function test

Diagnosis

If you have prolonged untreated hyperthyroidism with other risk factors, a bone scan will help assess your risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures

Reducing the risk

  • A well-balanced diet
  • Calcium-rich foods
  • Calcium supplements
  • Vitamin D
  • Avoidance of alcohol
  • Avoidance of smoking
  • Regular, high impact exercise, such as power-walking
  • HRT

Further information can be obtained from:

The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS)
Manor Farm, Skinners Hill
Camerton
Bath
BA2 0PJ

Helpline tel no – 0845 450 0230

www.nos.org.uk

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