Osteomalacia and fibrous osteodystrophy
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Etiology
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Feeding diet with less calcium (provision of mince with liver and heart without bone or with less bones)
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Failure in proper absorption of calcium (diseases of GI tract / excessive phosphorus in diet)
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Insufficient calcium supplement and hormonal imbalances due to multiple causes
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Lack of vitamin D esp. in indoor-kept wild animals.
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Prolonged storage of ration leads to less vitamin D3
Clinical signs
Diagnosis
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Serum estimation of calcium and phosphorus in addition to the radiographical examination and clinical signs and history of feeding and management
Note
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In this context, it is to be remembered that especially in the periods of production of egg shells, the calcium mobilization from bones is at peak and hence, the reptiles when hypocalcemic during these periods will have difficulties in maintaining muscular tonicity and as a result, prolapse of uterus may occur in crocodiles.
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Hence, whenever prolapse occurs in crocodiles or any reptiles, correlation with the metabolic derangements of calcium need to be paid attention.
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