Osteomalacia can be caused by other underlying conditions, e. g kidney or liver disease. Often it's the symptoms of these other conditions that are picked up first and later lead to a diagnosis of osteomalacia.

Attribution: BUPA

See also:

• Osteomalacia
• Low calcium & osteomalacia
• Cause of osteomalacia - vitamin d
• Osteomalacia & phosphorous deficiency
• Prevention of osteomalacia