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Understanding Rickets: Causes and Treatments by Doc On Call is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Rickets is caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate which leads to softening and weakening of the bones due to defective mineralization of bone matrix. The key symptoms include bone pain, skeletal deformities, and fractures. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause by optimizing vitamin D, calcium, and phosphate intake.
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- Doc On Call
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