What Is Osteomalacia?
4. Surgery
Another potential cause of osteomalacia is surgery. Some people will have surgery that will remove a part of their stomach. This will often happen in people that have a serious problem with obesity and have part of their stomach removed to reduce how much they can eat. Such operations can result in complications, including the patient not being able to absorb enough nutrients.
Some medications can also cause a vitamin D sufficiency and, by extension, cause osteomalacia. These tend to be medications that are used to help prevent seizures. You should always take advice from your doctor regarding medication, and you should always let them know if you are experiencing any unexpected side-effects.
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