Q. Can long-standing osteoporosis lead to osteoarthritis in a female?

Hello,

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I went through your query and understood your concern.

I went through her reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

It seems she has osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is an age-related degenerative condition that affects the major joints like the knee joint. It is caused due to the constant friction that occurs between the bones when a person walks, runs, or sits which involves the joint. As this is age-related, it cannot be reversed. Treatment includes the use of painkillers and some specific medicines which helps to a moderate extent in repairing the joint surface. The definitive treatment remains knee replacement but this is too early for your mother.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Osteoporosis is reduced bone density due to vitamin D and calcium deficiencies. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative process that can lead to the rapid progression of osteoarthritis. It has nothing to do with Carpal tunnel syndrome.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Nagaraj

Experience: 13 + Yrs

Diabetology

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