What Is Osteomalacia?
Osteomalacia is a bone disease that causes softening of the bone tissues. It disrupts the process of bone formation and bone development. As a result, its most common symptom is weakening of the bones. It is majorly caused by the absence of sufficient vitamin D [1] in the body. Lack of adequate vitamin D in the body reduces the ability of your bones to absorb calcium, resulting in weakening of the bones.
In most cases, absence of sufficient vitamin D occurs due to:
- Intestinal conditions
- Diet problems [2]
- Lack of sun exposure
In some cases, Vitamin D deficiency may occur due to problems with the body’s absorbing ability. Problems with nutrient absorption can be caused by several health conditions. Some of them include:
- Drugs for certain conditions, such as seizures
- Various types of cancer
- Kidney and liver disorders [3]
- Celiac disease [4]