Bariatric Surgery Can Put Patients At Risk For Mineral Deficiencies And Osteoporosis

“Anatomical changes due to bariatric surgery can put patients at risk for mineral deficiencies and subsequent osteoporosis, and managing this risk can pose a challenge for healthcare providers,” according to experts. For example, Dr. Elaine W. Yu of Massachusetts General Hospital said, “Many forms of bariatric surgery lead to malabsorption of calcium and vitamin D, which can cause secondary hyperparathyroidism in the absence of treatment.” https://www.medpagetoday.com/clinical-challenges/aace-osteoporosis/73288