Osteomalacia : Complications
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Return of symptoms is a possible complication.
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Hypocalcemia, a low bood calcium level, occurs when the concentration of free calcium ions in the blood falls below 4.0 mg/dL (dL=one tenth of a liter).
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Calcium is a mineral that helps us make strong bones and teeth. Most of the calcium in our bodies is in our bones. We spend almost half of our lives (30 to 35 years) building to a peak bone mass. Taking in enough calcium helps younger people build strong bones. Maintaining a safe calcium level helps older people limit bone loss.
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Understanding the Pain ResponseYour pain is important. It can slow healing and keep you from being active.
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Hypophosphatemia is a low level of phosphorus in the blood. Various medical conditions may cause hypophosphatemia, but it is commonly associated with starvation and alcoholism.
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Hypophosphatemia is a group of inherited disorders in which there is abnormally low levels of the substance phosphate in the blood, leading to softening of the bones. This condition can result in rickets, a childhood disease in which soft and weak bones can lead to the development of bone deformities.
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Hypophosphatemia is a group of inherited disorders in which there is abnormally low levels of the substance phosphate in the blood, leading to softening of the bones. This condition can result in rickets, a childhood disease in which soft and weak bones can lead to the development of bone deformities.
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Osteomalacia involves softening of the bones caused by a deficiency of vitamin D or problems with the metabolism of this vitamin.
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Osteomalacia is a disease in which insufficient mineralization leads to a softening of the bones. Usually, this is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D , which reduces bone formation by altering calcium and phosphorus metabolism .
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A break in the normal structure of a bone. Bone fractures most often result from an accidental injury, although they may be caused by repeated stress from such activities as walking, dancing, or marching, or by medical conditions that weaken the bones.
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