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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2016; 22(34): 7625-7644
Published online Sep 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i34.7625
Published online Sep 14, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i34.7625
Table 2 Prevention of osteoporosis in inflammatory bowel disease
Non-pharmacologic interventions |
Regular weight-bearing exercise |
Avoiding or quitting tobacco |
Limited use of alcohol |
Emphasis on better nutrition, particularly on vitamin D and calcium |
Employment of fall prevention strategies |
Pharmacologic interventions |
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation |
Bisphosphonates |
Calcitonin |
Cautious use of hormone replacement therapy for both women and men |
Recombinant parathyroid hormone (teriparatide) |
Minimizing corticosteroid use with the early use of immunomodulating agents |
- Citation: Abegunde AT, Muhammad BH, Ali T. Preventive health measures in inflammatory bowel disease. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(34): 7625-7644
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i34/7625.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i34.7625