A patient with osteoporosis may have a history of health issues.
These are some health issues that increases the risk of having osteoporosis.
1) rheumatoid arthritis
2) type 1 diabetes
3) premature menopause
4) anorexia nirvosa
Long-term use of certain medicines will increase the risk of having osteoporosis
1) Glucocorticoids - used to treat arthritis, lupus, and asthma
2) Gonadotropin releasing hormone - used to treat endometriosis
3) Antacids with aluminum
4) Replacement thyroid hormone medicine
5) Some cancer treatments
6) Some seizure medicines
