eileen

There is generally a perception that diseases caused due to are predominantly prevalent only among the poor and underprivileged. However, lack of awareness results in a high prevalence of certain conditions like Osteomalacia, even among the affluent also. Osteomalacia is a condition leading to softening of the bones due to defective deposition of minerals, especially calcium. It is mainly caused by the lack of vitamin D which is obtained from sunlight.
The causes of Osteomalacia include insufficient exposure to sunlight, faulty lacking sufficient quantities of vitamin D and Calcium, faulty metabolism of vitamin D, certain diseases of the kidney and the intestine and intake of certain drugs for tuberculosis, asthma and epilepsy. The requirements of and calcium are especially high during childhood, pregnancy, lactation and after menopause. Inadequate supplementation may lead to Osteomalacia.
Indians are predisposed to Osteoporosis because of their dark skin. In addition, lifestyle also determines the degree of exposure to sunlight. This is especially true for the elderly people who are confined within the house or people living in crowded locations (especially slums), and the large number of Indian women who cover their face or head when going out.
Osteomalacia results in diffuse pain, especially in the lower back and hips. As the disease progresses, the proximal muscles of the body become weak and there is difficulty in climbing stairs and standing up from a squatting position. The soft bones become predisposed to fractures and deformities. Osteomalacia results from inadequate deposition of Calcium in the protein matrix of bone, whereas Osteoporosis is due to deficiency of the protein matrix itself. Osteomalacia can be diagnosed by simple blood tests.
The treatment is very simple and consists of oral supplementation of vitamin D and calcium. However, it is very easily preventable through adequate exposure to sunlight and a balanced diet.
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Din-Canada

I saw the title of this thread and wondered what it was all about, being that i'm greek.

Osteomalacia is a greek word.

Osteo = Bone
Malaka = someone who **********s; A jerkoff

I had it all wrong. Go figure.

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DB Hottie

Sounds very similar to Osteoporosis. Vitamin D sure plays a big role in human activity and the quality of life.