Is Human Height Affected By Bone Loss?
Question: Dear Doctor, I am a male 57 years old. My height is 1.62m and weight is 65 kg. Is our human height affected if there is bone loss?
Brief Answer:
Osteoporosis (bone loss) leads to loss of height
Detailed Answer:
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After going through your query carefully, with ageing process and if we do not take balanced diet along with regular exercises there occurs bone weakness (osteoporosis). This is more common in females and if it affects the spine it will lead to diminished height.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
Osteoporosis (bone loss) leads to loss of height
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
After going through your query carefully, with ageing process and if we do not take balanced diet along with regular exercises there occurs bone weakness (osteoporosis). This is more common in females and if it affects the spine it will lead to diminished height.
Hope this helps and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions