Osteomalacia - Symptoms - Better Medicine

What are the symptoms of osteomalacia?

Osteomalacia causes softened bones and may result in a number of symptoms. The symptoms can vary in intensity among individuals.

Common symptoms of osteomalacia

You may experience osteomalacia symptoms daily or just once in a while. At times any of these common symptoms can be severe:

Painful bones, particularly the hip bones
Very easily fractured bones
Weakness (loss of strength) of muscles

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

In some cases, osteomalacia can result in broken bones, a serious condition that may cause complications. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious symptoms including:

Extensive swelling
Inability to move a body part
Numbness or coldness in the area of the fracture
Severe discomfort or pain
Visible deformity of the affected bone or joint

INTRODUCTION

What is osteomalacia?

Osteomalacia is a disease that causes an adult’s bones to soften, resulting in muscle weakness and bone pain. The most common cause of osteomalacia is a lack of vitamin D.... Read more about osteomalacia introduction

CAUSES

What causes osteomalacia?

Osteomalacia is caused by a dysfunction in the bone-building process. Because vitamin D is needed to build strong bones, any disorder that affects vitamin D levels in your body will affect bone strength and development. The environment can play a role in vitamin D deficiency, since sunlight is responsible for the production of vitamin D in the body. Not consuming enough milk and dairy products, which are high in vitamin D and calcium, is also associated with developing osteomalacia. Other less common causes of osteomalacia are liver and kidney diseases, genetic disorders, and cancer.... Read more about osteomalacia causes

TREATMENTS

How is osteomalacia treated?

Treatment for osteomalacia begins with seeking medical care from your health care provider. To determine whether you have osteomalacia, your health care provider will ask you questions, request a blood sample, and possibly order other diagnostic testing. It is important to follow your treatment plan for osteomalacia precisely and to take all your medications as instructed.... Read more about osteomalacia treatments