Osteomalacia Information

Osteomalacia Information

Osteomalacia can be defined as the softening of the bones caused by a deficiency of vitamin D or problems with the metabolism of this vitamin. Risk factors for osteomalacia are related to the causes. In the elderly, there is an increased risk among people who tend to remain indoors and those who avoid milk because of lactose intolerance.

Osteomalacia Symptoms

• widespread bone pains
• sometimes muscle weakness
• Fractures can occur.
• Diffuse bone pain , especially in the hips
• Abnormal heart rhythms

Osteomalacia Treatment

Here are the list of some effective treatment of Osteomalacia:

• People with vitamin D deficiency due to intestinal problems are best treated with calciferol.
• Larger doses of vitamin D and calcium may be needed for people with intestinal malabsorption.
• Regular daily supplements of vitamin D and calcium are usually used for people with simple vitamin D deficiency, but some people have a single injection vitamin D, in the form of calciferol (vitamin D 2 ).
• Extra calcium may also be needed while bone is healing.