
Certain medical conditions
Bone loss may be caused by Cushing’s syndrome, in which the adrenal glands are overactive and produce excess glucocorticoids, and hyperparathyroidism, an over-activity of the parathyroid glands. The hormone from these glands controls blood calcium levels, and if there is not enough, it removes calcium from bone tissue. Thyroid disease and malabsorption (from digestive disorders may also effect bone mass.
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