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Complications Overview Articles

Osteomalacia
Return of symptoms is a possible complication.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2006

Specific Complications Articles

Hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia, a low bood calcium level, occurs when the concentration of free calcium ions in the blood falls below 4.0 mg/dL (dL=one tenth of a liter).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hypophosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia is a low level of phosphorus in the blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 16, 2006
Hypophosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia is a group of inherited disorders in which there is abnormally low levels of the substance phosphate in the blood, leading to softening of the bones. This condition can result in rickets, a childhood disease in which soft and weak bones can lead to the development of bone deformities.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Hypophosphatemia
Hypophosphatemia is a group of inherited disorders in which there is abnormally low levels of the substance phosphate in the blood, leading to softening of the bones. This condition can result in rickets, a childhood disease in which soft and weak bones can lead to the development of bone deformities.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia is softening of the bones, caused by not having enough vitamin D, or by problems with the metabolism (breakdown and use) of this vitamin. These softer bones have a normal amount of collagen that gives the bones its structure, but they are lacking in calcium.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2006
Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia is a disease in which insufficient mineralization leads to a softening of the bones. Usually, this is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D , which reduces bone formation by altering calcium and phosphorus metabolism .
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Fracture
A break in the normal structure of a bone. Bone fractures most often result from an accidental injury, although they may be caused by repeated stress from such activities as walking, dancing, or marching, or by medical conditions that weaken the bones.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
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