Rickets is a condition that results in weak or soft bones in children. The most common cause of rickets is a vitamin D deficiency. Prevention for exclusively breastfed babies is vitamin D supplements. Rickets occurs relatively commonly in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Signs and symptoms of rickets can include bone tenderness, and a susceptibility for bone fractures particularly greenstick fractures.
Synthesis of vitamin D in skin after burns. Occasionally, not getting enough calcium or lack of calcium and vitamin D can cause rickets. An estimated 1 billion people are deficient in vitamin Adherence to vitamin D recommendations among US infants. Maternal deficiencies may be the cause of overt bone disease from before birth and impairment of bone quality after birth.
Related Associated Procedures Urinalysis X-ray. Bone turnover in children with vitamin D deficiency rickets before and during treatment. Genetic defect Rare forms of rickets can also occur in some inherited genetic disorders. NDL : However, such high doses of vitamin D can lead to hypercalcemia.