Osteomalacia is a condition where impaired bone metabolism or problems with bone formation or buildup result in softening of the bones. The most common cause of osteomalacia is the deficiency of Vit.D as it helps in maintaining calcium and phosphate levels in the bone, which can be counterbalanced by exposing yourself to sunlight 15 minutes a day to produce enough Vit.D in your skin.

As Vit.D is, at some point, responsible for this condition, a person needs to have Vit.D and a calcium-rich diet which includes oily fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, and tuna; then egg yolk, beef, liver, milk, nuts, lotus stem, legumes, and whole grains; dairy products like cream, butter, cheese, bread, yoghurt, etc. Also include Vit.D oral supplements like cod liver oil and fortified milk.

One must eat healthy food, mostly food rich in Vit.D, calcium, and phosphate. They should go for early walks to get exposed to sunlight which is less harmful than afternoon sunlight. Take oral supplements for Vit.D.

The most common medicine for the treatment of osteomalacia includes vitamin supplements, especially Vit.D supplements like Vit.D2, drisdol, calciferol, calcidiol, etc. followed by minerals and electrolytes like calcium lactate, calcium phosphate, etc.

Osteomalacia can be treated by consuming Vit.D and calcium supplements, but these have side effects like kidney stones, confusion, bone pain, extreme thirst, nausea, vomiting, constipation, frequent urination, bloating, gas, tiredness, loss of energy, etc.