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Other bone conditions
Osteoporosis is the most common condition treated at the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Center, but the Center treats other bone problems. Among the more common are:
Vitamin D Deficiency: Vitamin D maintains normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood and promotes calcium absorption. Adults should get 800-1,200 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily.
Vitamin D is manufactured in the skin following direct sun exposure, so exposing the hands, arms and face to the sun 10-15 minutes three times a week (depending on your skin sensitivity) is enough to meet the body's vitamin D needs.
You can also take supplements or get vitamin D through your diet (major food sources include vitamin D-fortified dairy products, egg yolks, saltwater fish and liver).
Paget's Disease: Bone is constantly broken down and re-formed through a two-part process called remodeling. With Paget's disease, the re-formed bone is architecturally unstable.
Hyperthyroidism: Occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone in the body. Excessive amounts of this hormone are associated with increased excretion of calcium and phosphorous - two substances needed for strong bones.
Hypoparathyroidism: Located behind the thyroid gland in the neck, the parathyroids produce a hormone that regulates calcium throughout the body, including how much is stored in the bones. Hypoparathyroidism means not enough parathyroid hormone is produced, which can lead to weak bones.
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