What Is Rickets?
8. What Are Common Symptoms of Rickets?
Pain and tenderness in the bones is an early sign of rickets. This most commonly manifests in the spine, legs, arm or pelvis. Stunted or slowed growth is another indicator of insufficient calcium levels. Frequent bone fractures and muscle cramps are also common in individuals with rickets.
Sometimes rickets is diagnosed after deformities are noticed. Malformed bones such as severely bowed legs,
excessive spinal curvature, a misshapen skull or protruding pelvis are commonly associated with the condition. Teeth with abnormal enamel growth or that have an excessive amount of cavities may also indicate insufficient calcium absorption.
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