Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and risk factors • Age > 30 (post-peak bone mass) • Post-menopausal women -> Decr estrogen • Bone malignancies (MM, Lymphoma, Leukemia) • GI diseases - Celiac - IBD • Chronic liver or kidney disease • Lifestyle Factors - smoking, etoh, decr activity, nutrition • Corticosteroid use • Primary endocrinopathies - Hyperparathyroid - Hyperthyroid #Osteoporosis #pathophysiology #signs #symptoms #diagnosis
