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It is known as Osteomalacia. I know because I have a genetic form of it. For more info you could search for x-linked hypophosphotemia.
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∙ 9y agoOsteomalacia is another name for the adult rickets condition. Osteomalacia is caused by inadequate mineralization of bone matrix.
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Which condition is known as adult rickets?
The term "rickets" is used almost exclusively to refer to a deficiency disease in children caused by a shortage of vitamin D, which causes the bones to develope abnormally. This is because the body cannot properly metabolize calcium without sufficient vitamin D. Adults might also have vitamin D deficiencies and calcium absorption problems, but the bones are already formed, and rickets refers to the formative years - that is, childhood. A person using the term "adult rickets" is probably stretching the meaning for lack of a better term.
What disease in children in which an inefficient mineralization of the bone forming tissue causes deformities?
rickets also known as osteomalacia
What diet supplement would help to prevent rickets?
Vitamin D supplements help prevent rickets if given along with breastfeeding for infants. If you are asking for an adult then there really is no way to prevent rickets because you would already have it. Rickets is considered a Vitamin D deficiency and most of the time develops in kids under the age of 5. Vitamin D would also be helpful for people who already have rickets by keeping the symptoms at bay.
What are facts about rickets?
Rickets is a deficiency disease if you have a lack of Vitamin d. Rickets is when the bones soften and start to disintegrate, you can get Vitamin A through citrus fruits and vegetables and also through sunlight. It is mainly common in young children, especially young dark skinned children, for they don't collect as much sunlight.dark skinned people collect the most sun!
What bone disease is caused by a lack of calcium the diet?
Nutritional rickets, also called osteomalacia, is a condition caused by vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for the normal formation of bones and teeth and necessary for the appropriate absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the bowels Rickets.
What bone disease caused by a lack of calcium in the diet?
Nutritional rickets, also called osteomalacia, is a condition caused by vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for the normal formation of bones and teeth and necessary for the appropriate absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the bowels Rickets.
A condition also known as a stye?
Hordeolum
Which condition is also known as fallen bladder?
A cystocele is also known as a fallen or prolapsed bladder.
Is rickets can be cause of short height in a child of 3 years?
Rickets can cause short stature in children. However there are also many other possible causes.
The condition also known as underactive thyroid is?
Hypothyroidism
Which condition is also known as preleukemia?
Myelodysplastic syndromes
The condition also known as swollen glands is?
lymphadenitis
