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4 possible causes of 'Shortened height'

1. Osteoporosis Overview
There are two types of osteoporosis: primary and secondary. Primary osteoporosis is caused by age-related bon...

Symptoms:

  • Has grown shorter
  • Buffalo hump
  • Arm pain
  • Deformity of spine
  • Shortened height
2. Compression Fracture of the Back
A compression fracture of the back occurs when the bones of your spine (vertebrae) collapse. Compression frac...

Symptoms:

  • Deformity of spine
  • Chronic pain
  • Pain
  • Back pain
  • Shortened height
3. Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia is a condition in which you have too much calcium in your blood. Calcium performs important fun...

Symptoms:

  • Depressed mood
  • Change in bowel habit
  • Deformity of spine
  • Nausea
  • Shortened height
4. Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism occurs when the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone (PTH). The parathyro...

Symptoms:

  • Increased urination
  • Muscle weakness
  • Back pain
  • Itching
  • Shortened height
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Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.
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