How is osteomalacia diagnosed?

Osteomalacia: Osteomalacia is abnormal bone formation leading to softening of the bones. Abnormal bowing and increased fracture risk result. It is usually, but not always, due to vit D deficiency. There are multiple causes of vit D deficiency. Diagnosis based on clinical history, blood and urine tests, and characteristic X-ray findings. Sometimes bone biopsy may be necessary.

DEXA,bloodtests,xray: Osteomalacia,softening of bones caused by defective bone mineralization secondary to inadequate amounts of phosphorus and calcium, overactive resorption of calcium from the bone because of hyperparathyroidism. renal osteodystrophy. Vit. D deficiency cause rickets in children.DEXA scan to assess bone mineralization. Blood tests show calcium, phosphorous and parathormone levels. Plain radiographs.