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(M83.9) Adult osteomalacia, unspecified
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14 826 in individuals diagnosis adult osteomalacia, unspecified confirmed
372 deaths with diagnosis adult osteomalacia, unspecified
3% mortality rate associated with the disease adult osteomalacia, unspecified
Diagnosis adult osteomalacia, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 20.49% more likely than Men
5 894
Men receive the diagnosis adult osteomalacia, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis adult osteomalacia, unspecified
372 (4.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease adult osteomalacia, unspecified - Men aged 40-44 and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-19, 25-79, 85-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 20-24, 80-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 30-34, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-29, 35-94
Disease Features adult osteomalacia, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Adult osteomalacia, unspecified - what does this mean
Adult osteomalacia, unspecified, is a condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin d that leads to a softening of the bones. in adults, this softening of the bones can cause pain and tenderness in the bones, muscle weakness, and fractures.
What happens during the disease - adult osteomalacia, unspecified
Adult osteomalacia is a condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin d that results in the demineralization of bones, leading to softening and weakening of the bones. this is due to a lack of calcium and phosphate absorption from the intestines, resulting in decreased bone mineralization and weakened bone structure. as a result, the bones become more prone to fractures and deformities.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Blood tests to measure calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, and vitamin D levels
- X-ray imaging of the affected bones
- Bone biopsy to confirm diagnosis
- Urine tests to measure calcium and phosphorous levels
- CT scan or MRI scan of the affected area
- Bone scan to look for areas of increased bone activity
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce pain and improve mobility in adult osteomalacia.
- Increase intake of calcium and vitamin D
- Physical therapy to improve mobility
- Prescription medications to reduce pain
- Weight-bearing exercises to strengthen bones
- Nutritional counseling to improve dietary habits
- Supplementation with calcium and vitamin D
- Exposure to sunlight to increase vitamin D levels
- Bone density scans to monitor progress
23 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Adult osteomalacia, unspecified - Prevention
Adult osteomalacia, unspecified can be prevented by ensuring adequate dietary intake of calcium, vitamin d, and phosphorus, and engaging in regular physical activity. additionally, adequate sun exposure is important for vitamin d production, and medications that interfere with calcium and vitamin d absorption should be avoided.