Osteomalacia Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Symptoms may include:

Bone pain and tenderness
Skeletal and/or skull deformities
Bow legs or knock knees
Deformity or curvature of the spine
Pigeon chest (forward protrusion of the chest bone)
Impaired growth, resulting in short stature
Susceptibility to bone fractures
Dental deformities
Delayed tooth formation
Defects in teeth
Increased cavities
Loss of appetite or weight loss
Difficulty sleeping
Poor muscle development and tone
Muscle weakness
Delay of learning to walk in children

Diagnosis

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. Tests to confirm the diagnosis may include:

Blood and urine tests
Bone x-rays
Bone biopsy , when other tests are not conclusive

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