Children with rickets have softening and weakening of the bones, which is typically caused by a significant and protracted vitamin D deficit. Rare genetic disorders can potentially result in rickets. The body absorbs calcium and phosphorus from diet more easily when vitamin D is present. Rickets can result from inadequate vitamin D because it is hard to keep bones' calcium and phosphorus levels in check. The bone abnormalities linked to rickets can usually be resolved by supplementing the diet with calcium or vitamin D. In cases when rickets is caused by an underlying medical condition, your kid could require extra medication or other forms of treatment. Corrective surgery might be necessary for some skeletal abnormalities brought on by rickets.
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