Osteomalacia Overview

Osteomalacia Guide

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Prevention
  • Exams and Tests

Definition

Osteomalacia is softening of the bones, caused by not having enough vitamin D , or by problems with the metabolism (breakdown and use) of this vitamin. These softer bones have a normal amount of collagen that gives the bones its structure, but they are lacking in calcium .


Symptoms

  • Diffuse (not pinpointed to one location) bone pain , especially in the hips
  • Muscle weakness
  • Bone fractures that happen with very little trauma

Symptoms associated with low calcium including:



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Encyclopedia: Osteomalacia

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Osteomalacia is the general term for the softening of the bones due to defective bone mineralization. Osteomalacia in children is known as rickets, and because of this, osteomalacia is often restricted to the milder, adult form of the disease. It may show signs as diffuse body pains, muscle weakness, and fragility of the bones. A common cause of the disease is a deficiency in Vitamin D, which is normally obtained...


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    deficiency? Apparently, this can cause joint pain and osteomalacia, amongst other things Take care all Hello again Another thing the Doctor I saw at Stanmore mentioned when I saw her on Monday was...

    Dec 19, 2005

  • Vitamins Benefits of Vitamine D - 2 replies

    and osteomalacia (softening of the bones in adults caused by inability to properly deposit calcium Vitamin D is important for maintaining strong and healthy bones and protects against the rickets...

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    I have taken Fasamax for few years it does not help. I have severe osteoporosis and osteomalacia I have taken Fasamax for few years it does not help. I have severe osteoporosis and osteomalacia...

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