Rickets

Rickets

Rickets is a condition in children in which bones become soft and weak due to a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. Here are some ways to manage rickets:

  1. Vitamin D and calcium supplements: Treatment typically involves high-dose vitamin D and calcium supplements to help restore bone mineralization. Supplements may be taken orally or given via injection.
  2. Dietary changes: Eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D can help support bone health. Calcium-rich foods include dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified cereals, while vitamin D can be obtained through sunlight exposure or supplements.
  3. Monitoring: Regular blood tests to monitor vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate levels are important for children with rickets.
  4. Underlying causes: Treating underlying conditions that may be contributing to the vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate deficiency is important, such as malabsorption syndromes or chronic kidney disease.

Lifestyle changes: Encouraging outdoor activities and exposure to sunlight can help the body produce vitamin D naturally.

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