Question
I recently discovered that my chest bones are weak, and after a thorough check-up at the hospital, I was told I have rickets. Hello, can I get rickets during the growth and development period at 12 years old? Previous treatment and outcomes: none. What kind of help do I need: Please enlighten me.
Answer
Rickets is caused by a lack of calcium, not something that happens suddenly. It’s a long-term deficiency that starts from an early age, but you’ve only just noticed it now. When you were younger, you should have experienced thirst, night terrors, ribcage deformities, and possibly X or O-shaped legs. It’s a bit late to notice now, but once you do, it’s important to actively seek treatment. The key to treatment is proper calcium supplementation. I recommend taking oral chelated calcium capsules; they are very effective in terms of absorption and utilization.