Symptoms of Rickets and the Scope of Pediatric Surgery

Rickets is a clinical condition caused by a deficiency of active vitamin D in the body, leading to abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism. Early symptoms include neurological issues such as irritability and excessive sweating, followed by deformities in the skull and ribs. As children grow, they may be left with varying degrees of skeletal deformities, such as bow legs.
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