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Vitamin D (Affect on GI Absorption of Calcium (Activates active transport…

- - - - Fatigue
      - GI pain
      - N&V
      - Renal changes
- - - - Thyroid Gland: releases Calcitonin
        
        Ca bone absorption
        
        bone deposition
  - - - Ca resorption from the bone
        
        Increased absorption of Ca from Gi
- - - - Fragile bones d/t increased bone resorption
      - Menopause: low estrogen
      - Thyroid hormone deficiency, age, genetics, high ETOH and/ or caffeine intake
      - Treatment:
        
        Vitamin D and calcium supplements
        
        Bisphosphonates
        
        Alendronate (Fosamax), Risedronate (Actonel)
        
        Suppresses osteoclast activity => decreased rate of bone resorption
  - - - Soft bones
      - Nutritional cause
        
        Vitamin D and calcium deficiency
      - Treatment
        
        Vitamin D and calcium supplements
        
        Calcium gluconate (IV or PO), Ca acetate, Ca citrate, Ca carbonate