Question
Why do infants get rickets?
Answer
Firstly, it is necessary to inquire about the child’s history of insufficient sunlight exposure and vitamin D intake. For newborns and infants a few months old, it is also important to ask about the mother’s sun exposure and intake of vitamin D and calcium during pregnancy, as well as symptoms of calcium deficiency. The gold standard for diagnosing rickets involves blood tests and bone X-rays, with the 25-(OH)D3 concentration being a reliable indicator that often shows changes first.