Rickets
Alternate Names : Osteomalacia in children, Vitamin D deficiency, Renal rickets
Prevention
You can prevent rickets by making sure that your child gets enough calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the diet. People who have gastrointestinal or other disorders may need to take supplements. Ask your child's health care provider. Kidney (renal) causes of poor vitamin D absorption should be treated right away. People who have renal disorders should have their calcium and phosphorus levels monitored regularly.
Genetic counseling may help people who have a family history of inherited disorders that can cause rickets.
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