Question
What kind of diseases can pediatric surgery treat, and which symptoms belong to pediatric internal medicine? Can you please describe the symptoms of rickets?
Answer
Rickets is a clinical condition triggered by a deficiency of active vitamin D in the body, resulting in abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Initially, there are no changes in the bones, with symptoms predominantly neurological, such as irritability and excessive sweating. Gradually, deformities in the skull and ribs may appear, leading to growth and development issues. As children grow up, they may be left with different degrees of skeletal deformities, such as bow legs.