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Rickets

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Osteomalacia in children

Vitamin D deficiency

Renal rickets

Hepatic rickets

Rickets is a disorder that occurs in children before bone growth is complete. It is caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.

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The Basics

Tests for Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin B12 source

The human body stores several years' worth of vitamin B12, so nutritional deficiency of this vitamin is extremely rare. Although, people who follow a strict vegetarian diet and do not consume eggs or dairy products may require vitamin B12 supplements.

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Vitamin B3 deficit

Pellagra is a disease of deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) which causes problems in the skin and the digestive and nervous systems.

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Vitamin D deficit

Because vitamin D is essential for the body's utilization of calcium, a deficiency may result in severe loss of calcium and consequently a softening and weakening of bones.

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Review Date: 7/16/2024+

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