{"id":5390,"date":"2019-04-08T04:52:45","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T04:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=5390"},"modified":"2021-03-30T14:56:05","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T14:56:05","slug":"14-causes-of-osteomalacia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/14-causes-of-osteomalacia\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Causes of Osteomalacia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Osteomalacia is a health condition which affects a large part of children and adults all over the world and is more commonly found in parts of the world where people don\u2019t see as much exposure to sunlight as everyone else \u2013 and don\u2019t supplement their diets with the right amount of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium, phosphorous and vitamins D and E.
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It\u2019s also known as \u2018soft bones\u2019 or rickets, and osteomalacia has a lot of associated health complications, including experiencing pain in the bones and weakness in the muscles. If osteomalacia is left untreated, it can lead to smaller fractures to larger breaks in the bones that can happen with even slight injuries and bumps.
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Calcium deficiency and certain epilepsy medication can increase your risk.
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Here\u2019s how to recognize 8 causes of osteomalacia that means you should be making an appointment with your doctor and stock up on supplements.
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1. Calcium Deficiency<\/strong>
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Calcium <\/a>is one of the body\u2019s most essential minerals, and we get the bulk of the calcium we need through our diet \u2013 dairy is the first and most obvious answer for what\u2019s high in calcium, but there are many fruits, nuts, and seeds that also happen to share a high calcium content and should be included in your everyday diet if you want to stay healthy (especially if you can be considered at risk of developing conditions such as osteomalacia or osteoarthritis).
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It\u2019s one of the main building blocks for teeth and bones, and any signs of a calcium deficiency within your diet will be first to show in either of these; a lack of calcium can also cause severe muscle cramps, particularly after exercise or at night.
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It\u2019s one of the main causes of osteomalacia due to the fact that a calcium deficiency can have a direct effect on your bones.
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2. Epilepsy Medications<\/strong>
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Medication taken to counteract epilepsy <\/a>can also be one of the leading causes of developing osteomalacia, especially if you are following any other patterns that could be putting you at even more risk, such as a lack of exposure to sunlight. When a patient starts to take medication to treat epilepsy, it\u2019s recommended that liver enzyme tests are done within the first six months \u2013 and then again at the end of the six-month period; this is to check the vital vitamins, minerals, and enzymes present in the blood \u2013 and it includes compounds such as calcium.
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The medication can cause potential deficiencies which can lead to a higher risk of developing conditions such as osteomalacia, and care should be taken when moving over to a new type of medication or starting one.
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If you\u2019ve been prescribed a new type of medication or start to notice new symptoms, speak to your doctor.
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3. Disease of the Liver<\/strong>
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The disease of the liver <\/a>can be one of the potential causes of conditions like osteomalacia. This is because of the fact that the liver is the place in the body where toxins are processed and certain enzymes are produced \u2013 and if the body can\u2019t process effectively, these toxins (and the subsequent lack of absorption for everything essential to the body) can cause a range of disorders of which osteomalacia is one.
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Liver disease is a vast blanket term that encompasses general liver shutdown, alcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic liver disease among a range of others; symptoms of liver disease can include lower back pain, difficulty processing toxins like alcohol, fat or salt, experiencing problems with the gallbladder or yellowing of the skin.
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Experiencing any of these symptoms with a combination of the symptoms that characterize osteomalacia will warrant an immediate appointment with your doctor to start the condition\u2019s treatment.
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4. Kidney Malfunction<\/strong>
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Just like the liver, the kidneys <\/a>are another part of the body which is absolutely essential for processing toxins and absorbing what your body needs; the kidneys are also known for producing many essential acids that your body requires to function properly. In short, if your kidneys aren\u2019t in a healthy condition, your body will start to show it through a range of different symptoms and disorders \u2013 and it can get worse if kidney malfunction is undiagnosed; in worse cases, it can even lead to a total shutdown of the kidneys.
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Also like the liver, yellowing of the skin and pain in the lower back are symptoms of kidney malfunction that might be experienced along with some of the symptoms that characterize osteomalacia.
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If you experience any of the symptoms together, you should make an immediate appointment with your doctor and recount a thorough list of the symptoms you\u2019ve been experiencing.
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5. Vitamin D Deficiency<\/strong>
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Vitamin D<\/a> deficiency is one of the leading causes of developing a condition such as osteomalacia and other conditions that are related to the muscles, bones, and skin. It\u2019s one of the most essential minerals for the body, and without an adequate amount of Vitamin D present in your system, your body will start to counter with a range of different symptoms that should be seen as a serious warning sign for your body \u2013 and can become greatly problematic if it\u2019s left untreated for too long.
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Deficiencies of this kind are common for people who don\u2019t see enough Vitamin D through their diet, and people who don\u2019t get prolonged exposure to sunlight \u2013 often people who live in areas that don\u2019t get nearly as much exposure to sunlight as the rest of the world.
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Vitamin D deficiency is easy to treat on its own, though other deficiencies might also be present.
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6. Celiac Disease<\/strong>
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Celiac disease <\/a>is better known as having an allergy to gluten, or a compound that\u2019s found in wheat. Symptoms of the condition can be extremely serious: It can start as a simple itch or allergic reaction when gluten is consumed (even in trace amounts), and it can also lead to much more serious symptoms such as IBS, stomach ulcers, malabsorption of the body\u2019s essential nutrients and even psychotic episodes with repeated consumption of gluten over time.
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Due to the fact that celiac disease can commonly cause a lack of absorption of what the body really needs, it\u2019s also just as common to see conditions like osteomalacia when looking at celiac disease cases. If you experience any related symptoms of either, make an appointment with your doctor immediately \u2013 and remember that it\u2019s always a good idea to stay healthy and eat well, even if you aren\u2019t aware of any health conditions.
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7. Lack of Sunlight<\/strong>
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Vitamin <\/a>and mineral deficiencies are some of the leading causes behind most cases of osteomalacia save a few rare liver and kidney conditions that might cause the deficiencies in the first place; the first thing that you should do if you are at all considered at risk of developing osteomalacia is to make an appointment with your doctor, adapt your diet to be healthier and include more of the necessary supplements \u2013 and find out where and how else you\u2019re able to improve your health.
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Lack of sunlight is one of the foremost causes of a vitamin D deficiency, common in parts of the world where people aren\u2019t exposed to the necessary amount of sunlight \u2013 although in these cases, the simple addition of supplements and a change of diet are more than enough to bring relief to the condition.
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If symptoms persist after these adaptations, make another appointment with your doctor.
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8. Other Gut Conditions<\/strong>
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Celiac disease can be one of the potential causes of developing osteomalacia and a range of other conditions that have to do with your bones (such as osteoarthritis), but it\u2019s not the only gut-related condition that can cause it. There are many other related gut conditions that also cause problems with the absorption of essential nutrients, and might lead to other health conditions that are related to the body being unable to absorb essential nutrients such as Vitamin D<\/a>.
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If you experience any repeated symptoms related to your gut that you can\u2019t track down to something you might have eaten, make an appointment with your doctor, especially if you spot any of the other symptoms or causes of osteomalacia as part of your health such as muscle weakness, easier bruising or the feeling that slight bumps hurt more than they normally would.
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Any potential health conditions warrant a doctor\u2019s appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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