Bone Metabolism in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease

AbstractOsteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitecture deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture. Several gastrointestinal disorders have been associated with osteoporosis including inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease. Different factors can explain low bone density and fractures in these patients.
Source: Clinical Reviews in Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research