Question

Our toddler has just started walking but is showing signs of O-shaped legs. The doctor diagnosed it as rickets. Can rickets be treated?

Answer

Rickets is a common pediatric nutritional deficiency caused primarily by a deficiency in vitamin D, leading to abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism throughout the body, which in turn causes changes in the bones. In severe cases, it may lead to skeletal deformities, affecting normal growth and development. For the treatment of rickets, it is recommended to start with improving dietary habits and supplementing calcium, which will help with the condition. Additionally, the prevention and treatment of rickets due to vitamin D deficiency should be actively carried out to avoid skeletal deformities and other complications.