Musculoskeletal Disorders - Rickets

Question 1

Causes

Answer 1

• vitamin D deficiency
• genetics
• result of another condition such aa coeliac disease

Question 2

Symptoms

Answer 2

• in a child the bones become weak causing a deformity
• pain
• dental problems
• poor growth
• fragile bones

Question 3

Treatment

Answer 3

• increase amount of vitamin D and calcium intake

* get more sunlight