What Is Rickets?
6. How Is Rickets Treated?
The most effective way to treat the condition is to increase the amount of calcium available for use in the body. That might mean adding a vitamin D or calcium supplement. In patients who have experienced bone deformities, those may need additional treatment to be corrected.
However, most doctors will also suggest lifestyle modifications. A diet that includes fish, eggs and dairy can help provide additional vitamin D, and so it is likely that patients will be encouraged to increase consumption of these items. Increasing exposure to sunlight is also a very effective way to raise vitamin D levels.
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