Yes, the correct
answer is rheumatoid arthritis. This disease causes extra osteoclast
activity resulting in bone loss.
Other health
conditions that can put a person at higher risk for developing osteoporosis
are:
diseases
of the thyroid - this can stimulate the bone-dissolving action of osteoclasts
poorly
controlled insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
lactose
intolerance - this will lead to decreased consumption of calcium-rich products
chronic
digestive disorders - these can make it harder for the body to absorb calcium
disorders
of the parathyroid gland - this can increase osteoclast activity
