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Rickets
Rickets is a childhood disorder involving softening and weakening of the bones. It is primarily caused by lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.
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Symptoms
Increased tendency toward bone fractures; Muscle cramps; Impaired growth; Short stature (adults less than 5 feet tall.
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Causes
Vitamin D helps the body properly control calcium and phosphate levels in the body. When the body is deficient in vitam...
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A physical exam reveals tenderness or pain in the bones, rather than in the joints or muscles. The following tests may ...
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Treatments
The treatment goals are to relieve symptoms and correct the cause of the condition. The underlying cause must be treate...
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ergocalciferol
Phosphorus
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Calcium
calcium carbonate
Calcium Pantothenate
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Risk Factors
Children
Dietary calcium deficiency
Family History of Rickets
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Complications
Chronic skeletal pain; Skeletal deformities; Skeletal fractures, may occur without cause.
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Prevention
Rickets may be avoided by having your child maintain an adequate intake of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. This may...
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Call your child's health care provider if you notice symptoms of rickets.
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