What Is Osteomalacia?
9. Diagnosis
If osteomalacia is suspected then several tests may be necessary in order to diagnose the condition. One test you are likely to be asked to undergo is X-rays that will help to look for damage to the bones that is typical of osteomalacia. Urine and blood tests will also help to look for other signs, such as low calcium and vitamin D levels.
These are usually enough to get a confirmation but in a rare number of cases, further information will be needed. This can mean that doctors will need to take a biopsy of the patient’s bone. It is an invasive procedure and is only used as a last resort, but it will be able to confirm the condition if it is present.
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