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Bone and Mineral Disorders

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BONE AND MINERAL DISORDERS

Bone and mineral disorders have many different causes and are treated differently. However, it is frequently hard to prevent them, but it is possible to protect the bones from childhood. In this sense, preserving healthy habits, consuming calcium and vitamin D, and regular exercise are crucial.

First of all, the most common bone diseases are associated with the loss of minerals that can cause thinning and weakening of the bones, increasing the probability of suffering fractures.

Kidney and Bones

Also, kidneys are important for bone health because they remove wastes and extra fluid from the body. Therefore, these organs are vital to helping us make red blood cells and help keep bones strong.

On the other hand, there are chances of developing kidney disease or kidney failure during childhood or adolescence.

For this reason, it is crucial to be aware of mineral and bone disorders and the role of the kidneys,

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) AND THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in patients with bone diseases. And the diagnosis and treatment of mineral and bone disorders must be an essential topic for all rheumatologists.

Since bone and mineral disorders have many factors, it is also relevant to mention the endocrine system that produces, metabolizes and controls the function of hormones and minerals required for our health. Hence, when experiencing problems associated with the production of natural minerals like calcium, vitamins, iron, salt, and other elements, it is advisable to look at the endocrine system.

VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY

Sunlight produces vitamin D in the skin.

People who live in areas with few sunlight days or have a diet low in vitamin D may develop osteomalacia. Vitamin D deficiency is the most common cause of osteomalacia worldwide.

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Rickets is also related to the softening and weakening of the bones in children, usually due to extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency. The role of this vitamin is to promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gastrointestinal tract, and its deficiency makes it difficult to maintain adequate levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bones, which can cause rickets.

Adding vitamin D or calcium to the diet generally corrects the bone problems associated with rickets.

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