Question
My relative’s three-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with rickets. Is this disease caused by a lack of calcium in the body? What adverse effects can it have on the child’s body?
Answer
Rickets, which usually occurs in children, can have a severe impact on their growth and development. Since the onset of the disease is often gradual, it may not attract the attention of parents and could result in serious consequences for the child. The main cause of rickets is a deficiency in vitamin D, rather than calcium deficiency.