All are causes of osteoporosis except –
Correct Answer: Hypothyroidism
Description: Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by increased porosity of the skeleton resulting from reduced mineral mass.
Important causes of osteoporosis
Primary
Postmenopausal
Senile
Idiopathic
Secondary
Endocrine disorders
Hyperparathyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis
Hypogonadism
Cushing syndrome
DM type 1
Addison diseases
Neoplasia
Multiple myeloma
Carcinomatosis
Gastrointestinal
Malnutrition and malabsorption
Vit. C, D deficiencies
Important drugs
Heparin
Glucocorticoids
Lithium
Cyclosporin
Gn RH agonists
Anticonvulsants
Alcohol
Others
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Immobilization
Homocystinuria
Rheumatological disease
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