What Is Rickets?
9. What Type of Doctor Treats Rickets?
Most of the time, diagnosis and treatment can begin with a general practitioner or family doctor. Pediatricians are trained to look for growth abnormalities in children and are uniquely positioned to spot early warning signs. However, severe deformities may need a specialist to be corrected.
An orthopedic specialist or surgeon may be needed to craft braces and casts designed to correct bone growth patterns. If a hormonal imbalance is causing absorption issues, those should be treated by an endocrinologist familiar with your particular disorder. Nutritionists may also be helpful in identifying healthy ways to increase the vitamin and mineral content of your diet.
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