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2. Steroid-induced osteoporosis - Wikipedia

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   To prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis, the steroid dose and duration should be as low and as short as possible. All patients on long term glucocorticoids (≥3 months) should be encouraged to do weightbearing exercise, avoid smoking and excess alcohol and take fall prevention measures. Daily calcium and vitamin d intake should be sufficient.

3. Cushing's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. [4] [9] [10] Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face due to facial plethora, [11] a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals ...

4. Avascular necrosis - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms: Joint pain, decreased ability to move [1] Complications: Osteoarthritis [1] Usual onset: Gradual [1] Risk factors: Bone fractures, joint dislocations, high dose steroids [1] Diagnostic method: Medical imaging, biopsy [1] Differential diagnosis: Osteopetrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Legg–Calvé–Perthes syndrome, sickle cell disease ...

5. 24 Things You Really to Know About Osteoporosis ... - AOL

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   Osteoporosis in the vertebrae can cause serious problems for women. A fracture in this area can happen during day-to-day activities like climbing stairs, lifting objects, or bending forward when ...

6. Osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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   The first stage is an oedema of the bone marrow initiated by a bone infarct, which is itself modulated by numerous causes, leading to myelofibrosis as a result of hypoxia and gradual loss of bone density characteristic of ischaemic osteoporosis. Further deterioration can be triggered by additional bone infarcts leading to anoxia and localized ...

7. Experts Say This Is Real Difference Between Vitamin D and D3

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   Vitamin D supplementation could interact with some medications such as a statin (cholesterol reducing medication), orlistat (a weight loss drug), steroids (such as prednisone), and some types of ...

8. Can Prednisone for Allergies & Asthma Cause Hair Loss? - AOL

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   Prednisone can also cause some serious but rare side effects, including high blood pressure. And it’s possible to be allergic to prednisone (which is ironic since it’s often used to treat ...

9. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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   Particular medications can result in MRONJ, a serious but uncommon side effect in certain individuals. Such medications are frequently used to treat diseases that cause bone resorption such as osteoporosis, or to treat cancer. The main groups of drugs involved are anti-resorptive drugs, and anti-angiogenic drugs.