Question
What are the symptoms of rickets?
Answer
Rickets, also known as vitamin D deficiency rickets, is a systemic, chronic nutritional disease characterized by bone inflammation caused by insufficient vitamin D in the bodies of infants, children, and adolescents, leading to disordered calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Symptoms include excessive sweating during breastfeeding or exercise, night crying or even convulsions while sleeping, difficulty sleeping at night, and outward curvature of the ribs. These symptoms require the accurate diagnosis of an experienced doctor and should be treated with symptomatic therapy, including vitamin D drops and calcium supplements, as well as increased sun exposure to promote calcium absorption. In terms of diet, it is recommended to consume more calcium-rich foods.