Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate that leads to softening and weakening of bones. There are three main types: nutritional rickets caused by vitamin D deficiency; hypophosphatemic rickets caused by low phosphate levels; and renal rickets caused by kidney disorders. Rickets can be prevented by consuming enough calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the diet, though some may need supplements. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause of the vitamin or mineral deficiency.

1. RICKETS
What is Rickets?
Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D,
calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and
weakening of the bones.
Kinds of Rickets
 Nutritional rickets
-also called osteomalacia, is a condition caused
by vitamin D deficiency.
 Hypophosphatemic rickets
-caused by low levels of phosphate.
 Renal (kidney) rickets
-Similar to hypophosphatemic rickets, renal rickets
is caused by a number of kidney disorders.

2. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

3. DENTAL CORRELATION

4. PREVENTION
 enough calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in
the diet.
 People who have gastrointestinal or other
disorders may need to take supplements
 Kidney (renal) causes of poor vitamin D
absorption should be treated right away.
People who have renal disorders should have
their calcium and phosphorus levels monitored
regularly.
 Genetic counseling may help people who
have a family history of inherited disorders that
can cause rickets.

5. TREATMENT