Question
What is rickets? What are the symptoms? Can children recover from rickets?
Answer
Rickets is a bone disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D in children, leading to abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Affected children may experience symptoms such as skeletal deformities, easy fractures, and muscle weakness. Although rickets can be improved through appropriate treatment and vitamin D supplementation, in severe cases, it may leave lifelong sequelae. Early detection and early treatment are crucial. Treatment and prevention of rickets often involve supplementing with vitamin D and calcium, as well as changing poor dietary habits.