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Alfacalcidol is a type of vitamin D used to treat a number of conditions such as osteomalacia (rickets), familial hypophosphatemia, hypoparathyroidism, osteodystrophy, vitamin D deficiency, and so on. Also, this medication is used to increase the levels of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate in the body. It belongs to a group of medicines called vitamin D analogues.
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Why anemia occurs in osteomalacia?
Osteomalacia is associated with deficiency of Vitamin D (deficiency may be due to low dietry intake, less exposure to sunlight etc). Studies have shown that vitamin D has influence on RBC formation. Vitamin D somehow increases RBC production. Hence osteomalacia secondary to Vitamin D deficiency is associated with anemia.
How is sunlight related to vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency, as well as rickets and osteomalacia, tends to occur in persons who do not get enough sunlight
What is the vitamin needed to prevent rickets?
vitamin D will prevent rickets.
What is vitamin d for?
Vitamin D is important for your health. iIt is found in milk, and helps strengthen your bones!
What is the disease caused by vitamin called osteomalacia?
It's a disease caused by lack of vitamin D that causes weakening/softening of bones.
A disease in which bones become abnormally soft?
Osteomalacia is a disease characterized by softening of the bones due to a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus in the diet or issues with their absorption. This can lead to bone pain, fractures, and deformities. Treatment often involves vitamin D and mineral supplementation.
What kinds of vitamins prevent arthritis?
Vitamin D is a good vitamin to take. Vitamin D has shown to improve arthritis symptoms and may help prevent arthirtis. More information can be found from WebMD at: http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/news/20040109/vitamin-d-may-prevent-arthritis
A vitamin D deficiency can cause this abnormal metabolic bone disease?
RICKETS is a disorder caused y a lack of vitamin D,calcium,or phosphate.
What is osteomalacia?
Bones require calcium and phosphorus to be healthy and strong. In order to absorb the calcium and phosphorous you body utilizes vitamin D. Without vitamin D your bones will become brittle. This is what is referred to as osteomalacia when diagnosed in children.
How is osteomalacia commonly treated?
Osteomalacia is commonly treated by increasing ones vitamin D intake through their diet or by taking a concentrated supplement. Also having more exposure to the sun is recommended.
What is health effect of vitamin d?
When Vitamin D is synthesized in the kidneys, it helps regulate the health of your bones through calcium and phosphate mineralization. Vitamin D will help prevent rickets, and frail bones.
What is osetomalacia?
Osteomalacia is a condition characterized by softening of the bones due to a deficiency in vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus. It can result in bone pain, muscle weakness, and fractures. Treatment typically involves supplementation with vitamin D and minerals to improve bone health.
