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Bow shaped legs

Physical activity worsens pain

Difficulty walking

Low back pain

Bone pain

Bone fracture

Hip pain

Pain in arms or legs

Limbs feel weak

Muscle pain

Whole body pain

Chest bone protruding

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What is Osteomalacia / Rickets?

Osteomalacia is the softening of bones due to defective bone mineralization, often caused by vitamin D deficiency, leading to bone pain, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of fractures. Rickets is a condition characterized by weakened and deformed bones due to impaired calcium and phosphorus metabolism, primarily resulting from prolonged vitamin D deficiency.

Typical Symptoms of Osteomalacia / Rickets

Diagnostic Questions for Osteomalacia / Rickets

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Have you experienced any seizures?
  • Have you ever had a broken fracture?
  • Is your chest bone protruding forward, causing your chest to appear raised (pigeon chest)?
  • Is your child over one year old and still does not have baby teeth?
  • Are you experiencing any abnormal facial sensations?

Treatment of Osteomalacia / Rickets

Most cases of osteomalacia and rickets can be treated with vitamin D and calcium supplements. In severe cases with skeletal deformities, orthopedic interventions such as bracing or surgery may be necessary to correct bone structure and prevent complications.

Reviewed By:

Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc

Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)

Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD

Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)

Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.

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