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Antacid-induced osteomalacia

Y Boutsen1, J P Devogelaer, J Malghem

  • 1Department of Rheumatology, St-Luc University Hospital, Louvain University in Brussels, Belgium.

Clinical Rheumatology
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
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Long-term use of aluminum hydroxide antacids can lead to osteomalacia, a bone disease causing pain and fractures. Discontinuing antacids and supplementing phosphorus rapidly improved the patient's condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Endocrinology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Aluminum hydroxide antacids are widely used for gastrointestinal issues.
  • Prolonged intake can lead to aluminum accumulation and toxicity.
  • Hypophosphatemia and bone disease are potential complications of chronic aluminum exposure.