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Osteomalacia

Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is Osteomalacia?

Osteomalacia is a disease condition which is characterized by softening of the bones. It is most common in children and young adults due to insufficient vitamin D levels in the body. It may also lead to bowing and fractures in individuals.

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    What are the causes of Osteomalacia?

    Few major causes may lead to the development of osteomalacia in individuals. They are:

    • Inadequate absorption of calcium from the intestine due to insufficient calcium concentrations in the diet
    • Deficiency of vitamin D in the body due to lack of absorption or resistance to its action
    • Deficiency of phosphate levels in the body
    • Surgeries involving the stomach may hinder the absorption of vitamin D from the intestine
    • Celiac disease: It is an autoimmune condition in which the consumption of foods containing gluten damages intestinal lining thereby hindering the absorption of vitamin D.
    • Disorders of the liver or kidney: These organs are responsible for the activation of vitamin D in the body.
    • Drugs such as antiepileptics can deplete the levels of vitamin D in the body

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