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Osteomalacia is a common health condition that\u2019s also referred to as \u2018soft bones\u2019 or rickets. It\u2019s commonly seen where there is a nutritional deficiency or a lack of minerals, especially vitamin D and natural sunlight \u2013 and even though it\u2019s more common in certain parts of the world than in others, this doesn\u2019t mean that you aren\u2019t at risk.
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Symptoms of osteomalacia can include pain in the bones, muscle weakness and pain and an increased frequency of smaller fractures and breaks. The root cause of osteomalacia is generally due to nutritional or other deficiencies caused by conditions like a celiac disease; usually, this is a lack of vitamins and minerals like calcium, vitamin D and phosphorous.
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The condition can cause permanent damage to the skeletal system and muscles, but it can also be treated when seen early.
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Here are 8 simple home remedies for osteomalacia that can ease the symptoms and put you on the path to better health.
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1. Vitamin Supplements<\/strong>
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One of the primary causes of developing osteomalacia <\/a>is a lack of the necessary vitamins that you require to keep your body in good condition \u2013 most commonly, osteomalacia is due to a lack of Vitamin D in the diet. This is the essential vitamin that you derive from exposure to sunlight and consuming especially brightly colored fruits and vegetables \u2013 and osteomalacia is only one of the potential health conditions that might arise due to a lack of Vitamin D in your diet.
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The first thing that you should do if you notice a nutritional deficiency like this is to take a closer look at your diet to see what you can add or subtract to make it healthier; include foods that are rich in Vitamin D. Also include mineral supplements in your diet, particularly vitamin D supplements, though consult your doctor before you make any changes to your health.
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2. Mineral Supplements<\/strong>
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A lack of minerals <\/a>in the diet isn\u2019t the only nutritional deficiency that can be behind a diagnosis of osteomalacia; there is also a range of different minerals that can be lacking in your diet that could be causing it. The most common minerals that apply to this are the ones that are directly related to bone health and the formation of new, healthy bone \u2013 when you have osteomalacia, the body lacks these essential vitamins and minerals that allow the bone to heal, grow and strengthen, leading to what\u2019s called \u2018soft bones.\u2019
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Mineral supplements and the inclusion of calcium-rich foods in your diet can be a good way to improve your health in general, and it\u2019s also one of the essential treatments for osteomalacia. Specific calcium supplements are available over the counter, though take care of multi-vitamins and supplements containing several types of minerals until you\u2019re sure the condition has healed.
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3. Eliminating Gluten<\/strong>
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Conditions that affect the way in which the essential vitamins and minerals absorb in the body can also be a potential cause for developing osteomalacia. This encompasses a huge range of different gut conditions, one of the most common ones being celiac disease<\/a>, or a gluten allergy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very serious allergies to gluten exist, and with repeated exposure to gluten (even in minor amounts) damage is done to the gut that stops it from absorbing the nutrients that it needs from food \u2013 and this can be one of the direct causes of developing osteomalacia.
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Again, if you think that this symptom might be the root cause of the condition, you should take a closer look at your diet and pay special attention to food labels where there might be gluten hidden as an ingredient \u2013 and this is true with even foods where you think you know what\u2019s in the ingredient\u2019s list.
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4. Dietary Adaptations<\/strong>
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Exposure to sunlight and certain nutritional deficiencies that can be traced down to your diet are some of the most common potential causes of developing osteomalacia \u2013 and eliminating gluten <\/a>in your diet isn\u2019t the only thing that you can do to improve your health from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any of the symptoms of osteomalacia (including most commonly pain experienced in the bones and muscles as well as increased frequency to fractures and breaks), the first thing you should to is an appointment with your doctor \u2013 and a nutritional specialist can guide you to what you can include in your daily diet to increase the essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
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You can do just as much to improve your diet at home: Up your calcium and vitamin D content with just a few small dietary adaptations \u2013 including milk, rich beans, fruits and nuts and include supplements in your diet too.
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5. Increased Exposure to Sunlight<\/strong>
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Exposure to sunlight <\/a>is one of the most important things for a healthy mind and body; this is because of the vitamin D that you get from direct exposure to the sun. It\u2019s this vitamin that helps your body to heal, grow and absorb other essential nutrients that your body needs to stay healthy \u2013 and if you don\u2019t have enough of this vitamin in your diet or you aren\u2019t being exposed to enough of it through the environment, you\u2019re putting yourself at risk of developing conditions like osteomalacia
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The condition is common in parts of the world where exposure to natural sunlight is difficult to obtain, or hard to access \u2013 and increasing exposure to sunlight is one way to begin the recovery process in the case of conditions like osteomalacia.
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If and when this still isn\u2019t available, supplements can be more than enough to substitute the nutrients that your body needs.
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6. Rest and Moderation<\/strong>
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Osteomalacia is a condition that\u2019s often characterized by a lot of discomfort and pain in the bones and muscles<\/a>, and it leads to chronic muscle pain and an increased risk of fractures and breaks \u2013 especially if it\u2019s left untreated or when the body is put under unnecessary strain that the weakened bones and muscles can\u2019t handle, which leads to further health issues that can cause permanent damage.
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Rest and moderation is a vital step to starting the recovery with conditions like osteomalacia, and it\u2019s one of the first things that your doctor will recommend in any case \u2013 so you can start doing it at home with supplements and diet adaptations.
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Remember that even moderate exercise can put extreme strain on the body, and with a condition like an osteomalacia even walking can be too much. A few months of complete rest with diet adaptations are essential if you\u2019re hoping to recover at all.
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7. Moderate Physiotherapy<\/strong>
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Moderate physiotherapy <\/a>is often recommended during the healing process if you suffer from a condition such as osteomalacia \u2013 but this is a type of therapy that will only be recommended in the later stages of healing the condition when the body and bones have strengthened to the point where this is possible, and the full scope of the damage has to be assessed before proceeding with any kind of physiotherapy at all.
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Where possible, do specific exercises that are recommended for healing osteomalacia \u2013 moderate strengthening exercises, sometimes in the water, that don\u2019t place any extra strain on the bones or muscles. Remember to take it easy and don\u2019t strain the body because this can only increase your risk of injury or make the condition even worse \u2013 and if you experience any fractures or breaks because of the condition, don\u2019t treat it at home, see your doctor for proper treatment of the breaks.
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8. The Application of Heat and Cold<\/strong>
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Pain in the muscles<\/a> and bones are some of the most common symptoms that people with osteomalacia experience, and it\u2019s one of the first symptoms that you should consider a potential warning sign that should warrant further investigations into the condition. It means you should be taking a closer look at your health and diet, and take it easy when it comes to any strain or exercise until you\u2019re sure whether or not the condition can be diagnosed \u2013 and treated from there.
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Along with treating the condition as a whole, the symptoms should also be treated to relieve the pain \u2013 and one of the ways in which some relief can be brought is the application of heat (or sometimes cold) directly to the area that hurts. This allows the heat to go through to the muscle and bone where it can bring some symptomatic relief to the discomfort and pain that\u2019s associated with the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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