Osteopenia of prematurity | 1781.00000000000 | Osteopenia of prematurity | Osteopenia of prematurity | O | English | Neonatology;Orthopaedics/Musculoskeletal | Premature;Newborn (0-28 days);Baby (1-12 months) | NA | Skeletal system | Conditions and diseases | Prenatal
Adult (19+) | NA | | 2009-10-31T04:00:00Z | | | | | | 11.5000000000000 | 36.8000000000000 | 183.000000000000 | | Flat Content | Health A-Z | <p>Read about osteopenia, a decrease in bone density and ultimately bone strength. Osteopenia is treated with nutritional supplements such as vitamin D.</p> | <p>Osteopenia is a decrease in bone density and ultimately bone strength. Some degree of osteopenia is common in lower birth weight preemies. The condition puts premature babies at risk for fractures.</p> | | <h2>Key points</h2>
<ul><li>Osteopenia is a decrease in bone density and bone strength.</li>
<li>Osteopenia is treated with nutritional supplements to promote bone growth.</li></ul> | <p>Sometimes osteopenia is accompanied by rickets, a further weakening of the bones due to a lack of calcification (build-up of calcium to harden the bones). This can be caused by a lack of vitamin D in the baby’s system, an inability to metabolize vitamin D, or a lack of minerals such as calcium. In most cases the condition is not serious and will not develop into further problems as the child grows. </p>
<p>Osteopenia is treated with nutritional supplements, mostly vitamin D and minerals, to promote bone growth. Additionally, gentle movement also promotes growth. </p>
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