Question

distinguish between rickets and goitre​

Answer 1

goitore : is the disease in which there is swelling up of neck

rickets: caused by dificiency of vitamin D mostly for children

• softening of legs

Answer 2

Difference between Rickets and Goitre are given below:

Rickets:

1. This is a childhood disorder.

2. It is a bone disorder making the bones soft and prone to fracture and deformity.

3. Usually caused by malnutrition, vitamin D and mineral deficiency.

4. Can occur in children of any gender.

5. Can be genetic.

Goitre:

1. Can occur in children, but usually occurs in adults.

2. It is caused by swelling of the thyroid gland that forms swelling in the neck.

3. Most cases of goitre are caused by iodine deficiency.

4. Usually common among women.

5. Usually non-genetic.