Rickets

• What is a cause of rickets?

  Bone disease that weakens and softens
• What vitamin deficiency causes rickets?

  Vitamin D deficiency
• What is another cause of rickets?

  Lack of calcium absorption
• What can contribute to rickets aside from vitamin D deficiency?

  Other medical conditions
• What is a symptom of rickets related to legs?

  Bow legs
• How does rickets affect growth in children?

  It delays growth and walking
• What type of pain is associated with rickets?

  Bone pain
• What skeletal issue can rickets cause?

  Deformities in skeletal structure
• What is a common physical sign of rickets?

  Swelling at the ends of bones
• What dietary change can help treat rickets?

  Dietary changes
• What supplement can be used to treat rickets?

  Vitamin D supplements
• What mineral supplement can help with rickets?

  Calcium supplements
• What is an important source of vitamin D for treatment?

  Sunlight exposure
• What surgical option may be necessary for severe rickets?

  Surgery
• What is a method for diagnosing rickets?

  Physical exam
• What imaging technique can help diagnose rickets?

  Radiographic imaging
• What type of tests can be used to diagnose rickets?

  Blood tests
• What genetic tests can be relevant for rickets diagnosis?

  Genetic tests
• What is the primary cause of rickets?

  Vitamin D deficiency
• What role does calcium play in rickets?

  Lack of calcium absorption contributes to rickets
• How do symptoms of rickets relate to its causes?

  Symptoms like bowed legs arise from weakened bones