osteomalacia

Osteomalacia

Osteomalacia is softness of the bones. It is found often in children. Some of its symptoms are diffuse bone pain, especially in the hips. Muscle weakness, numbness around the mouth, numbness of extremities, spasms of the hands and feet, and inability to sleep or work. You can detect the disease through a biopsy. It can be treated with vitamin D and calcium. Vitamin D is made in the skin so one can sit in the sun for 15 to 20 minutes daily. The most efficient absorption of calcium is a 500 mg daily dosage. It should also be taken with food. You can also get vitamin D from dietary resources. Such as fish like salmon and sardines, s margarine which is supplemented with vitamin D, and milk tha...