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Osteomalacia - Symptom

Symptoms:

  • Diffuse (not pinpointed to one location) bone pain, especially in the hips
  • Muscle weakness
  • Bone fractures that happen with very little trauma

Symptoms associated with low calcium including:

Signs and tests:

  • Bone biopsy shows osteomalacia.
  • Serum vitamin D level may be low.
  • Serum calcium levels vary with the cause of the disorder.
  • Serum phosphate levels vary with the cause of the disorder.
  • Bone x-ray may show features of osteomalacia (such as bowing of the legs or “pseudofractures").
  • Bone mineral density scan (DEXA) may show reduced bone density, a sign of weaker bones.

Other tests may be done to determine if there is a renal problem or any other underlying disorder. These tests include:

  • Reviewed last on: 8/8/2006
  • Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network