What causes loss of 1.5 inches of height in less than 1 year s time?
Patient: what would cause me to lose 1.5 inches of height in less than 1 year s time? I am 54. Female, in menapause. I have bone density tests every few years (the last one being Dec. 2011) and always pass with flying colors results with lowest possible risk factors. Doctor: Hello,  Your symptoms could be related to chronic degeneration of the intervertebral disks or the vertebral column bones. For this reason, I recommend performing an X-ray study of the vertebral column.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist