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Is Human Height Affected By Bone Loss?

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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?
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Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Osteoporosis (bone loss) leads to loss of height

Detailed Answer:
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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.
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Is Human Height Affected By Bone Loss?

Brief Answer: 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.