Osteomalacia Treatment in Gurgaon, Delhi

A patient suffering from osteomalacia complains of pain in the bones and muscle weakness. Osteomalacia is a health condition that occurs due to vitamin D deficiency, while diet, genes, and environment are the other factors responsible for osteomalacia.

Symptoms of Osteomalacia

• Experiencing pain and discomfort at varying intervals
• Muscular cramps
• Weak muscles
• Pain in the bones, especially the hip bones
• Bowed legs
• Bone fractures

The severity and intensity of pain may differ from patient to patient.

Also, the patient will require immediate medical attention in the event of a fracture where the injured area is swollen, numb, and cold, accompanied by extreme pain and discomfort. The injury within the bone is visible.

Diagnosisof Osteomalacia

The treating orthopedist surgeon performs in-depth medical examination and diagnosis, keeping in mind the patient’s medical history. It is important to rule out the presence of osteoporosis and other bone-related disorders.

The following tests are recommended to the patient – 

• Pathological tests for detecting the levels of vitamin d, calcium, and phosphorous
• X-ray and other imaging tests for cracks in the bones or study the structural changes in the bone.
• Bone Biopsy offers an accurate detection of osteomalacia condition. This test is conducted under general anesthesia. The doctor inserts a slender needle to withdraw a sample of bone from the pelvic bone located just above the hip. Bone biopsy

Causes of Osteomalacia

Inadequate quantities of minerals, calcium, and phosphate hamper the development of bones leading to weak bones. It is likely that the patient does not consume food rich in minerals, calcium, and phosphate, or the body cannot absorb them properly. Other main causes are

Deficiency of Vitamin D

Inadequate exposure to sunlight, the natural source of vitamin D, is a major cause of osteomalacia.

Diet

If the diet of a patient includes zero or minimal milk and related products, foods with little vitamin D and phosphate, and predominantly vegetarian meals

Celiac Disease

A patient suffering from celiac disease cannot consume wheat, barley, rye, and other food containing gluten, which damages the small intestine’s lining. Hence, the patient can suffer from a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D.

Malfunctioning of Kidney and Liver

These organs play a vital role in the absorption of vitamin D in the body. Their improper functioning means the ability of the body to activate vitamin D is affected.

Patients suffering from kidney failure or liver problems such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, or liver failure are at high risk for osteomalacia.

Medications

Certain medicines and drugs prescribed to treat seizures lead to a deficiency of vitamin D, and the patient suffers from osteomalacia.

Surgery

A patient is likely to have a deficiency of vitamin D and hence osteomalacia if the patient has undergone removal of the stomach or a part of it, bypassing the small intestine or any other GI-related surgery.

Medical conditions

Cancer, anorexia nervosa, and a family history of vitamin D deficiency are known to cause osteomalacia.

Use of Sunscreen or Sunblock

Excessive use of sunscreen or sunblock to prevent exposure to sunlight leads to less absorption of vitamin D in the body.