{"id":6174,"date":"2018-12-03T10:24:41","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T10:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/?post_type=blog_article&#038;p=6174"},"modified":"2026-05-21T13:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T13:00:21","slug":"bone-resorption-bone-loss-causes-symptoms-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"blog_article","link":"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/en\/blog_article\/bone-resorption-bone-loss-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Bone Resorption (Bone Loss) \u2013 Causes, Symptoms and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"317\">What Is Bone Resorption?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"589\"><strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"338\">Bone resorption<\/strong> is the process in which bone tissue is broken down and minerals such as calcium are released into the bloodstream. While this is a natural part of bone remodeling, excessive bone resorption leads to decreased bone density and increased fracture risk.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"728\">In healthy individuals, bone formation and bone breakdown remain balanced. When this balance shifts toward destruction, bone loss occurs.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"767\">What Causes <a href=\"https:\/\/plasticsurgeryistanbul.net\/\">Bone Resorption<\/a>?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"843\">Several medical conditions and lifestyle factors can accelerate bone loss:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"893\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Osteoporosis<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"992\">The most common cause of systemic bone loss. It is particularly prevalent in postmenopausal women.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1024\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Hormonal Imbalances<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1100\">\n<li data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1048\">\n<p data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1048\">Estrogen deficiency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1068\">\n<p data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1068\">Hyperthyroidism<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1100\">\n<p data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1100\">Parathyroid gland disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1150\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Periodontitis<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1219\">Advanced gum disease may cause localized bone resorption in the jaw.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1252\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Trauma or Infections<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1321\">Bone fractures, surgeries, or infections can trigger bone breakdown.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1362\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Long-term Corticosteroid Use<\/h4>\n<h3 data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1394\">Symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyistanbulmedical.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bone Loss<\/a><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1453\">Early stages may not present symptoms. In advanced cases:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1569\">\n<li data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1477\">\n<p data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1477\">Frequent fractures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1496\">\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1496\">Loss of height<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<p data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1510\">Back pain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1531\">\n<p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1531\">Postural changes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1569\">\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1569\">Tooth loss (if jawbone is affected)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1589\">Diagnosis<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1705\">\n<li data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1627\">\n<p data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1627\">Bone Mineral Density (DEXA scan)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1680\">\n<p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1680\">Blood tests (calcium, vitamin D, hormone levels)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1705\">\n<p data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1705\">Radiological imaging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1759\">Early diagnosis significantly reduces fracture risk.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1787\">Treatment Options<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1831\">Treatment depends on the underlying cause.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1977\">\u2714 Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation<br data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1875\" \/>\u2714 Bisphosphonate therapy<br data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1902\" \/>\u2714 Hormone therapy<br data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1922\" \/>\u2714 Weight-bearing exercise<br data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1950\" \/>\u2714 Lifestyle modifications<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2034\">In severe cases, surgical intervention may be required.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2055\">Prevention<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2195\">\n<li data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2092\">\n<p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2092\">Regular bone density screenings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2134\">\n<p data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2134\">Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2155\">\n<p data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2155\">Active lifestyle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2195\">\n<p data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2195\">Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5682,"template":"","blog_articles_category":[152],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.1 (Yoast SEO v18.4.1) - 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