#brittle bone

[madelinesmedicine]

-ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ- Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) aka Brittle Bone Disease -ˋˏ ༻❁༺ ˎˊ-

✎ What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta?

Osteogensis Imperfecta aka Brittle Bone Disease is a group of inherited disorders characterized by fragile bones that break easily.

✎ What cause OI?

Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by defective genes. These genes affect how the body makes collagen, a protein that helps strengthen bones.

✎ What are the different types?

The different types of OI include:

Type I: This is the mildest and most common form of OI. Type I leads to broken bones (bone fractures) or muscle weakness. It doesn’t cause any bone deformity

Type II: Babies born with Type II often can’t breathe and die young. Type II causes multiple broken bones even before the baby is born

Type III: Babies often have broken bones at birth. Type III often leads to severe physical disabilities

Type IV: Bones may break easily. Usually, children with this type have their first bone break before puberty. People with Type IV may have mild to moderate bone deformity

✎ What are the symptoms of OI?

Bone deformity and pain

Bruising easily

Difficulty breathing

Hearing loss

Loose joints or muscle weakness

Curved spine

Small stature

Triangular face shape

Weak, brittle or discolored teeth

Blue sclerae (bluish color of the whites of the eyes)

It is important to note that not everyone with OI has every one of these symptoms.

✎ How is OI treated?

Treatment may include, occupational therapy, physical therapy, assistive devices, oral/dental care, and medications

✎ How are broken bones as a result of OI treated?

A broken bone will either be treated with a splint, brace, cast, or surgery. A rod may be placed in surgery to support the bone and to prevent it from breaking again in the future.

✎ Is there a cure for OI?

Nope. Treatment can help but this condition doesn't have a cure.

✎ How is OI diagnosed?

A blood test and bone density tests are use to diagnose OI. However, a baby may break a bone before birth which is often a major sign that the baby has OI and a doctor may or may not conduct tests.

✎ Extra information/fun fact

I myself am diagnosed with OI and have had quite a few broken bones.

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[bigguywithclaws]

Young Flesh&Brittle Bone || batsandregrets

F I R E! S M O K E! F L E S H! 

That stench, the tangy sick scent of it, that most people hate, he loved, he craved. 

Every culture has it own thoughts on the eating of human flesh, from it causing hideous mutations to it granting the eater special abilities passed down from whoever they were having for lunch, intelligence, strength, whatever trait was dominant in the original host before he or she was devoured. Derek however, wasn't interested in any of these inherited traits, he was already strong, he trained everyday. He didn't just have the strength to take down another man, he had speed too, to make sure that nobody would outrun him. He was already smart, even though he wouldn't claim to be the smartest person in the world or even the town, he got by, he was smart enough to avoid the authorities, that was what mattered. 

It hit his nostrils and had him grinning as he carved the last piece of flesh from bone and tossed it into the pan with bloody wet hands. It seared, smoke rising and that scent it only deepened, ingraining itself into his clothes, his own skin, rancid, retched, and the blood pooled at the bottom of the pan along with oil, olive light, because why use anything that could over power the flavor of human flesh? You'd be surprised how tough human meat was, how much strength it took to chew. Derek filed his teeth till it looked like he had two fangs either side of his mouth, making it easier to tear through that flesh, but his cheeks kind of aches every time he chewed though. Whoever this child was, he was one thought cookie, almost literally seen as Derek had already had Virgin female as his main course so this was technically his desert. 

The kitchen filled with smoke, and he had to pop open the window to let some out, it all seemed to be sucked out into the fresh air and it wasn't till he'd opened the window that he heard a clattering from the other room. He snook another piece of browning meat from the pan and brought it up to his lips, sucking it into his mouth like it was nothing more than a noodle, and giving a contented sigh at the exquisite taste of young male, it always had it's own unique flavor, one that Derek put down to the boost of testosterone in teenagers. Whatever it was, Derek honestly couldn't get enough. It was like an addiction, that salty taste of self loathing that came with every person. 

Mmmmmm....... 

Another noise, this time it closer, definitely in the house and a predatory grin swept his lips, showing his pearly whites and those home made fangs as he turned the eat down on the pan and narrowed his eyes towards the door "Here piggy piggy piggy!!" He smirked and turned to head into the house.

P L A Y     T I M E !!

[livingwithchildren]

Side note

I have an absolutely beautiful family! We have our struggles and our triumphs and faults. However, my heart goes out today to my sister in law and her little one who also suffers from genetic and metabolic issues, and the list goes on.

They have recently found out that brittle bone issues are now coming into play making this little guy's already trying lifestyle even harder. I don't know much about soft bones but this little guy already needs constant care and at the age of 2 he isn't close to being able to walk and be up and around talking or playing. He's absolutely beautiful. (I won't include a photo because I don't want to over-expose him)

This little guy truly is the worlds best superhero and his mom (my husband's sister) deserves some sort of award for all that she is going through, all she will go through, and what she does on a daily basis for her little guy.

Pray for him. His name is Kelson and his mommy is Becky.

I know those of you in Chillicothe who will lift this one up and up! Please do, because this family of four can use all the help they can get.

[allibites]

This is a very good friend of my family. He has a disability that forces him into a wheelchair. Click the link, read his story, and vote to help get him a can that he can drive on his own. Help Dustin gain freedom and mobility Tumblr. I know you can do it.

[kidpres]

Here's the story of our little web show. Happy you are part of it. 

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[banana-tree]

Brittle Bone // Cam Kemik, 2007

[mourchon-blog]

Drinking wine moderately as part of a healthy lifestyle may Protect women against brittle bone disease

"Having one or two glasses of wine a day protects women against brittle bone disease, scientists believe. A study found those who drank a moderate amount of alcohol were less likely to develop osteoporosis." ~ Read More...

~ Mourchon ~