Question

Please describe the bone disorders rickets and osteomalacia. Please include the cause(s), type of cells involved in the disorder, observable signs in an individual suffering with the disorder and, possible treatments.

Answer 1

Rickets and osteomalada ! Rickets is a condition that effects bone development in children. It causes bone pain, poor growth and soft, weak bones than can lead to bone deformities. If adults experiences similar condition then it is known as osteomalacia or soft bones. causes: . The most common cause of rickets is a lack of vitamin D or calcium in a child's diet. I Rave forms of rickets can also occur in some inherited disorder or genetic disorders... Cells involved in the disorder! @ osteoblasts are bone forming cells which lay down osteoid. Osteo- clasts help in bone remodeling. Ich rickets, the mineralization defect leads to the accumulation of ostead osteoid in the bone tissue below the growth plate. This leads to weak bones and bowing over a period of time. Observable signs in an individual suffering with rickets: Pain or tenderness in the bones of the arms, legs, pelvis or spine. B Stunted growth and short stature. & Bone fractures. Muscle cramps. @ Teeth deformities. Skeletal deformities. Delayed formation of teeth.

Possible Treatments for rickets and osteomalacia: As most cases of rickets are caused by a vitamin-D and calcium deficiency, it's usually treated by increasing a child's intake of vitamin D and calcium. Vitamin D and calcium levels can be increased by, @ Eating more foods that are rich in calcium and vitamin D. * Taking daily calcium and vitamin D supplements B. Having a vitamin D injection each year- this is only necessary if the child can't take the suppliments by mouth or has intestinal or liver disease. voir Sun light also helps our bodies to make vitamin D, so you may be advised to increase the amount of time your child spends outside.. If the cause is geneic, a doctor may prescribe, phosphate and calcitriol supplements to reduce in the legs. ostro If there is an underlying medical cause, such as kidney disease, treating it may help prevent rickets.