Risk Factors for Worsening of Bone Loss in Patients Newly Diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Yi YinXiaofeng LuZhun LiSong LiuLihua ShaoLei CaoRui-Qing LiuLiang-Yu HuangZhen-Xing ZhuZhen GuoYi LiWei-Ming ZhuPublished in: Gastroenterology research and practice (2022)
Metabolic bone disease is common in IBD patients, and there is a significant increase in prevalence of bone loss over time. Postmenopausal female, malnourished patients, and those requiring corticosteroid treatment are at risk for persistent bone loss. Therefore, BMD measurements and early intervention with supplementation of calcium and vitamin D are recommended in IBD patients with high-risk factors.