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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 vitamin d for?
Vitamin D is important for your health. iIt is found in milk, and helps strengthen your bones!
What is the vitamin needed to prevent rickets?
vitamin D will prevent rickets.
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.
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 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
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 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.
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.
