Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Asked 9 months ago

Can osteoporosis cause weight loss?

My mother was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis, and she's also lost quite a bit of weight without trying. Could her osteoporosis be the reason for this weight loss?

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Rohan Das Rohan Das Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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I was just reading up on bone health and apparently osteoporosis itself doesn't cause weight loss directly. However, the pain or loss of height might affect your daily activity and appetite. Quite interesting to know.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My mother was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and she has lost some weight too. Is this happening with anyone else? It makes me really anxious, I hope it is not something more serious.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My mother's endocrinologist explained that osteoporosis weakens bones but doesn't burn fat or cause direct weight loss. If there is sudden weight loss, we need to look into other factors like thyroid or diet changes.

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Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

When I was diagnosed, the stress and back pain made me lose my appetite completely, leading to weight loss. It was a very tough emotional phase for me. Please take care and eat well, your bones need nutrition.

Vinod Gupta Vinod Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I manage high BP and focus a lot on lifestyle. If you are experiencing sudden weight loss along with bone weakness, please get a full checkup done. It is better to have a doctor analyze your blood reports.

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Sanjay Deshmukh Sanjay Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Before worrying, budget for a DEXA bone density scan and basic blood tests. Knowing the exact status helps in planning the right calcium supplements and avoiding expensive emergency treatments later.

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