Oversecretion of pituitary growth hormone can result in bone disease, including osteoporosis. Addison's disease Reduced function of hormone-producing adrenal glands which leads to disturbances in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, resulting in physical weakness and immobility. Immobility can result in lower bone density from lack of weight bearing activity. Abnormal thyroid functioning can lead to rapid loss of calcium from bones. A disease resulting in immobility and inflammation of the vertebrae of the spine.
Immobility can result in lower bone density from lack of weight bearing activity.
Immobility can result in lower bone density from lack of weight bearing activity. A hereditary disease caused by mutations in genes and resulting in a range of symptoms including skin ulcers, anemia, and damage to the nervous system. Acute attacks are related to menstrual periods in some women, sometimes treated by estrogen therapy to prevent the attacks. Abnormal estrogen levels and function can lead to increased risk of osteoporosis. Cushing's syndrome Overproduction of the glucocorticoid hormones by the adrenal glands or chronic exposure to excess amounts of cortisol or related corticosteroids.