Juvenile Osteoporosis

Juvenile osteoporosis is usually caused by an underlying medical condition, medications used to treat the condition, or certain behaviors related to diet and exercise. Some of the diseases that can affect bone mass and increase the risk of juvenile osteoporosis include: Celiac disease. Cerebral palsy. Cystic fibrosis. Eating disorders. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis . Kidney disease. Some of the medications for these and other diseases that can affect bone mass include: Anticonvulsant medications (used to prevent or treat seizures). Corticosteroids. Cyclosporine. Medications that suppress the immune system. Some behaviors can also affect children’s bone mineral density and risk of osteoporosis, such as: Being inactive for a long time because of an injury or another disease, like cerebral palsy. Eating an unhealthy diet, particularly if it doesn’t have enough calcium and vitamin D. Exercising too much, especially if it causes a teen girl’s monthly periods to stop.