Best Doctors for Osteomalacia Treatment in Indore

Osteomalacia is a condition that describes the softening of bones, which stops the hardening of bones, which can lead them to become weak and more susceptible to breaks and fractures. People with osteomalacia experience symptoms like easy and frequent bone fractures, muscle weakness, walking difficulties, and pain in the lower back, pelvis, legs and ribs. It is caused majorly due to vitamin D deficiency, which helps in the absorption of calcium that is maintains strong bones. Other conditions like malabsorption, kidney failure, liver disease, anti seizure medication, and certain genetic conditions also cause osteomalacia. People with obesity, less exposure to sun, who don't consume milk products, follow vegetarian diet, pregnant and breastfeeding are at higher risk of getting affected with osteomalacia. It can be diagnosed through physical examination by an Orthopedic, blood tests, x-rays, BMD, bone biopsy, and urine tests. Treatment plans include medical management, surgical management, lifestyle and dietary modifications. Osteomalacia if left untreated leads to further complications like bow legs, premature tooth loss, and easy bone fractures. Hence early consultation of Orthopedic is needed for better management and treatment plans.