Metabolic bone disease

Metabolic Bone Disease

Metabolic bone disease is a term used to refer to a number of diseases that affect the bone structure or bone mass, often due to abnormalities of minerals (such as calcium or phosphorus) metabolism. These diseases can lead to bone loss, increased bone density, or abnormal bone structure.

Pronunciation

Metabolic bone disease: /mɪˈtæbəlɪk boʊn dɪˈziːz/

Etymology

The term "metabolic" is derived from the Greek word "metabole" which means change, referring to the biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. "Bone" comes from the Old English "ban", and "disease" originates from the Old French "desaise" meaning lack of ease.

Types of Metabolic Bone Diseases

There are several types of metabolic bone diseases, including:

• Osteoporosis: A condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bone, decreasing its strength and resulting in fragile bones.
• Osteomalacia: A softening of the bones, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency.
• Paget's disease: A condition that disrupts the replacement of old bone tissue with new bone tissue.
• Rickets: A skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.

Symptoms

Symptoms of metabolic bone diseases can vary greatly depending on the specific disease, but may include:

• Bone pain
• Fractures that occur with minor trauma
• Muscle weakness
• Stunted growth in children

Treatment

Treatment for metabolic bone diseases typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the disease, such as correcting nutritional deficiencies or managing underlying medical conditions. This may involve:

• Dietary changes
• Supplements
• Medication
• Physical therapy

See Also

• Bone density
• Bone remodeling
• Endocrine system
• Vitamin D deficiency

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Metabolic bone disease
• Wikipedia's article - Metabolic bone disease

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