Rickets

Alternative names:

deficiency - vitamin D; osteomalacia in children; pediatric osteomalacia; renal osteodystrophy; renal rickets; vitamin D deficiency

Prevention:

Rickets may be avoided by maintaining an adequate intake of calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D. This may require dietary supplements in people with associated gastrointestinal or other disorders.

Renal causes of vitamin D should be treated promptly. Levels of calcium and phosphorous should be monitored regularly in people with renal disorders.