Question
5-Year-Old Case Description: Chest protrusion resembling a “pigeon chest,” legs in an X-shape, and slow growth of teeth.
Answer
Rickets primarily presents with skeletal changes and related symptoms such as night terrors, restless sleep, excessive sweating, and irritability. Treatment includes supplementing with calcium gluconate tablets and vitamin D to promote calcium absorption. Prevention should start early, with a balanced introduction of complementary foods and avoiding excessive intake of vitamin D and calcium tablets.