What Are the Early Symptoms of Rickets?

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What Are the Early Symptoms of Rickets?

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Rickets primarily occurs during infancy and is caused by malnutrition. Treatment involves supplementing with vitamin D and promoting calcium and phosphorus absorption, while sunlight exposure and vitamin D intake can aid in the treatment of rickets. The early symptoms of infantile rickets may include a prominent sternum, bow legs, an unfused fontanelle, and delayed tooth eruption.