Bone of Contention: Helicobacter pylori and Osteoporosis —Is There an Association?

AbstractHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a common disease that can cause chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. Nevertheless, due to its ability to elicit a systemic inflammatory response, it has also been related to several extra-gastric manifestations including endocrine disorders, such as autoimmune thyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and obesity.H. pylori infection has also been linked to osteoporosis, although currently available data are equivocal. This brief review will focus on the possible association betweenH. pylori infection and osteoporosis, a silent disease characterized by decreased bone mass that can increase the occurrence of fractures, disability, and mortality.
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research