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What Is The Therapeutic Treatment For Osteopenia?
Neonatal rickets; Brittle bones - premature infants; Weak bones - premature infants; Osteopenia of prematurity
Treatment
Therapies that appear to improve bone strength in infants include:
- Calcium and phosphorus supplements, added to breast milk or IV fluids
- Special premature formulas (when breast milk is not available)
- Vitamin D supplementation for babies with liver problems
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
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