Question

what is the disease rickets, what are the symptoms for it, how is it caused, and how can we prevent it from happening

Answer 1

rickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, usually due to inadequate vitamin D.

Symptoms include delayed growth, bow legs, weakness and pain in the spine, pelvis and legs.

Pain areas: in the bones

Muscular: cramping, flaccid muscles, or muscle weakness


The best way to prevent rickets is to eat a diet that includes adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D.

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Answer 2

Rickets is a childhood bone disorder where bones soften and become prone to fractures and deformity. It is rare in industrialized nations, but fairly common in some developing countries.
The main cause of rickets is a lack of vitamin D. Also, not consuming enough calcium can cause rickets, as may vomiting, diarrhea, and liver diseases. Certain complications of digestive disorders can also cause rickets.

Signs and symptoms of rickets may include the following:

floppiness in the limbs of an infant
bone pain
bone tenderness
bones break easily
costochondral swelling, or prominent knobs on the bone between the ribs and the breast plate.
Harrison's groove, which is a horizontal line visible on the chest where the diaphragm attaches to the ribs
low levels of calcium in the blood
knock knees in older children
a soft skullshort height and low weight
possible spinal, pelvic, or cranial deformities
bowed legs in toddler
suncontrolled muscle spasms that can affect the entire body
widening wrists