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Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.Osteomalacia in children; Vitamin D deficiency; Renal rickets.Vitamin D helps the body control... |
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Symptoms
Bone pain or tendernessArmsLegsPelvisSpineDental deformities Delayed formation of teethDecreased muscle tone (loss ...
Causes
This can be a particular problem for darker-skinned children in winter months(when there are lower levels of sunlight...
Tests
A physical exam reveals tenderness or pain in the bones, rather than in the joints or muscles. The following tests ma...
Treatments
The goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and correct the cause of the condition. The cause must be treated to p...
Prevention
You can prevent rickets by making sure that your child gets enough calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the diet. Pe...
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