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Osteomalacia

Osteomalacia is a softness in the bones that is usually due to deficiency of vitamin D or calcium. Soft bones are more likely to bow and fracture than are healthy bones. 

 

In order to detect Osteomalacia their are various test like Blood and urine tests, X-ray and Bone biopsy.

If detected early a simple supplement for vitamin D or calcium is enough to cure the condition.  In some cases, vitamin D can be administered as an injection through the skin, or intravenously through a vein in your arm.

 Preventing osteomalacia can be done by having a foods with high vitamin D or by taking supplements, if needed.



U.S. National Library of Medicine: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000376.htm
Healthline: http://www.healthline.com/health/osteomalacia#Overview1
 MedicineNet.COM:http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4680