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Osteomalacia

 Osteomalacia is a condition where the body does not produce enough of the mineral calcium. This can lead to softening and weakening of bones, especially in children. It is also called rickets or vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is made from sunlight, so if you don’t get enough sun exposure it could be a contributing factor to osteomalacia. Osteomalacia can occur at any age but most commonly affects children between 1-5 years old as well as adults over 50 years old.

VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

It can affect any part of your body, but it usually affects bones and teeth. When you are older, osteomalacia may cause bone loss in your hips or spine. If this happens, you will have more risk for fractures as you age. Osteomalacia also causes softening of the bones in your jaw (or mandible). This condition is called periodontal disease because it affects the gums (periodontal) around your teeth.

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