What population group is at highest risk for osteomalacia?

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a. Infants
b. Elderly men
c. Adult women
d. Children ages 2-12 years
Osteomalacia is vitamin D deficiency (and the spectrum of symptoms that causes.) It's commonly due to lack of sunlight exposure... and women generally have higher demands for vit D. So I'd say adult women are most at risk. Also note that in parts of the world where women are covered from head to toe, there's extremely high risk of vit D deficiency.

Elderly men (and women) may have elevated risk, as well. This is mostly due to decreased absorption (food sources) that frequently occurs as we age.

Among infants and children, vit D deficiency is called Rickets. Osteomalacia is adults only.  (+ info)

Where can I find information about infants born with Osteomalacia?

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Please see the webpages for more details on Rickets (Osteomalacia in children)  (+ info)

what are the causes and effects of osteomalacia?

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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.

There are numerous causes of osteomalacia. In children, the condition is called rickets and is usually caused by a deficiency of vitamin D. Conditions that may lead to osteomalacia include: Not enough vitamin D in the diet, Not enough exposure to sunlight, which produces vitamin D in the body , Malabsorption of vitamin D by the intestines

Other conditions that may cause osteomalacia include: Hereditary or acquired disorders of vitamin D metabolism, Kidney failure and acidosis, Phosphate depletion associated with not enough phosphates in the diet, Cancer, Side effects of medications used to treat seizures, Liver disease

Use of very strong sunscreen, limited exposure of the body to sunlight, short days of sunlight, and smog are factors that reduce formation of vitamin D in the body.

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.  (+ info)

Why may repeated pregnancies cause a woman to develop osteomalacia?

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Most women are aware of calcium's role in building and maintaining healthy bones. But the mineral becomes even more important during pregnancy, when, in addition to forming the baby's bones, it helps to conduct nerve impulses and aids in the proper function of the heart and other muscles.

Although it can be a challenge, it's especially important that expecting mothers get enough calcium in their diets or from supplements. If they don't, their bodies' stores will be depleted--that is, the baby will draw essential calcium from its mother's bones. This, of course, can place the mother at higher risk for osteomalacia and osteoporosis.
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Osteomalacia may occur after several pregnancies or in old age, resulting in increased susceptibility to fractures.
Women having more than three pregnancies are at risk to have symptoms of osteomalacia.

Researchers have observed a high prevalence of physiologically significant hypovitaminosis D among pregnant women and their newborns, the magnitude of which warrants public health intervention.

The high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D among women warrants further examination of vitamin D recommendations for these women. The determinants of hypovitaminosis D among women should be considered when these women are advised on dietary intake and supplement use.

Since repeated pregnancies deplete maternal calcium and phosphorus stores, osteomalacia may be even more common among women with many children than among the women without children or who had experienced relatively few pregnancies.
Q=Why may repeated pregnancies cause a woman to develop osteomalacia?

A=0steomalacia is common among women who have become depleted of calcium because of repeated pregnancies.

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Is it possible to have Osteoporosis & Osteomalacia at the same time?

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I was diagonosed with Osteomalacia and was put on 50,000 units of Vitamin D (1 tablet per week) as I was tested by an Endocronolgist last week and she said that my body does not absorb Vitamin D. I was in the Hospital in July, 2006 for 5 days for 7 broken bones (unexplainable and NOT from a fall) and they told me that they THINK I have Osteoporosis and put me on Fosamax 70 (1 tablet per week). I really don't think I have Osteoporosis as all of my Bone Density Tests have been normal. Does anyone have any info for me on the above? If so, would be greatly appreciated to hear from you. Thank you! I also will be discussing this with my Primary Dr. when I see him this Thursday, Aug. 31st.
yes it is possible  (+ info)

Is Osteomalacia a good name for a baby girl?

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Its a result of a vitamin D deficiency from not going in the sun or not assimilating enough vitamin D from the diet. A family member of mine currently has a very acute form of the disease and in honor of her I would like to name my sister after that.
my parents gave me the previlidge of naming my sister.
No I would hate it if that was my name. Think of her feelings if she was 13.  (+ info)

Is joint pain a symptom of osteomalacia?

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Yes, it is one one symptom, but in the case of having joint pain, it is more likely to be injury, being too fat, being old, or having osteoarthritis.  (+ info)

Can Anyone Tell Me About The Symptoms Of "Osteomalacia"?

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My Mum Has This Problems In Her Bones So I Thought If any Would Help!
he list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Osteomalacia includes the 17 symptoms listed below:

* Weak bones
* Bone pain
* Spinal bone pain
* Pelvic bone pain
* Leg bone pain
* Muscle weakness
* Hypocalcemia - see symptoms of hypocalcemia
* Bowing legs
* Compressed veretebrae
* Pelvic flattening
* Fractures
* Easy fracturing
* Bone softening
* Bending of bones
* Pain
* Muscle weakness
* Bone fractures

Note that Osteomalacia symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Osteomalacia signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.  (+ info)

What is Osteomalacia? Anyone have had it?

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Is it similiar to Rickets?
it means soft bones. Check out this form webmd.com:
Osteomalacia

Osteomalacia is a condition in which the bones become soft. The cause of osteomalacia is not getting enough vitamin D (vitamin D deficiency).

A deficiency in vitamin D leads to the loss of calcium and phosphorus, both of which are necessary for making bones hard and strong.

A vitamin D deficiency leading to osteomalacia may be caused by a poor diet (malnutrition) or by a problem with the intestine (such as sprue) that prevents it from absorbing nutrients.

Symptoms of osteomalacia include weakness, lack of appetite, weight loss, pain, and bones that fracture easily. Depending on the cause of the condition, treatment may include taking oral supplements of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus.

you can do a search for more info or to compare it to rickets  (+ info)

Is osteomalacia common in young men?

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It is common to aging population because of degenerative process but it may be found in young men if they are lacking in calcium and vitamin D in their diet.  (+ info)

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