To diagnose osteomalacia, a medical provider will typically start with a blood test. X-rays and other imaging tests may follow; these can clearly show small cracks in the bones, indicators of osteomalacia. In some cases, the doctor will order a bone biopsy which requires a small bone sample for further examination. Usually, however, an x-ray and blood test are enough to make a diagnosis.

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