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What causes rickets? Write down it's symptoms and prevention |
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Answer» <STRONG>Answer: The most common cause of RICKETS is a LACK of vitamin D or calcium in a child's diet. Both are ESSENTIAL for children to develop strong and healthy bones. Sources of vitamin D are: sunlight – your skin produces vitamin D when it's exposed to the sun, and we get most of our vitamin D this way. PREVENTIONThe best way to PREVENT rickets is to eat a diet that includes adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D. People with kidney disorders should have their calcium and phosphate levels monitored on a regular basis by their doctors. Rickets can also be prevented with moderate sun exposure. SymptomsDelayed growth. Delayed motor skills. Pain in the spine, pelvis and legs. Muscle weaknesS
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