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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.
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What is difference of rickets and osteomalacia?
Rickets and osteomalacia are both conditions caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, which leads to softening or weakening of bones. Rickets occurs in children and is characterized by skeletal deformities, growth retardation, and muscle weakness. Osteomalacia occurs in adults and presents as bone pain, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of fractures.
Sideropenia occurs causing deficient production of hemoglobin?
Iron-deficiency anemia
Does a person's sex affect Pernicious anemia?
Pernicious anemia occurs in equal numbers in both men and women
What kinds of anemia are there?
The different types of Anemia include: . Iron Deficiency Anemia - Is causes by blood loss, or lack of iron in the diet. . Pernicious Anemia - It occurs when the body is unable to absort Vitiman B12 . Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - It occurs when there is a lack of folic acid in the diet. . Hemolytic Anemia - It is an inherited or acquired type of anemia that causes the red blood cells to be deformed, so the body breaks down the red blood cells too fast. . Sickle Cell Anemia - Inherited disease that occurs when the red blood cells are sickle shaped. The hemoglobin doesn't work right, the shape of the red blood cells causes them to clog the blood vessels and break down easily.
What genetic disorder occurs primarily in African Americans?
Sickle Cell Anemia
What is the major differences between Acute Anemia and Chronic Anemia?
Chronic Anemia is something that is either long-lasting or develops slowly over time, while Acute Anemia occurs quickly. Symptoms for Chronic Anemia may be barely noticeable at first and gradually worsen, while Acute Anemia symptoms can be more noticeable and distressing due to their sudden appearance.
Is osteomalacia life threatening?
Depends on the current condition of the person affiliated with osteomalacia. Osteomalacia means, in latin, Condition of softening of the bones. So your areas of the body where osteomalacia is occurring is weaker and more prone to break easily. Which can lead to disabilty and can be life threatening due to some causes of osteomalacia such as, hypocalcemia or low-blood calcium levels. Hypocalcemia can lead to irregular heart beat and rhythym, which leads to heart failure. Other life-threatening complications can also be associated with osteomalacia.
How can vitamin D deficiency affect health?
No harm is likely to result from vitamin D deficiency that occurs for only a few days a year. If the deficiency occurs for a period of many months or years, however, rickets or osteomalacia may develop
What does osteomalacia cause?
Soft bones
Is osteomalacia a symptom of hypophosphatemia?
Yes
What is another name for rickets?
Osteomalacia
Which bone is soft bone?
Osteomalacia
