Stock Photo - RICKETS, X-RAY<BR>Rickets is a childhood disorder involving softening and weakening of the bones, primarily caused by lack of vitamin D which in turn causes an inability to properly regulate calcium and phosphate levels. Vitamin D deficiency, especially in developing countries, is often due to malnutrition. Disturbances to skeletal growth cause asymmetrical or odd-shaped skull, ´bumps´ in the rib cage (rachitic rosary), and bowlegs. The replacement of deficient calcium, phosphorus, or vitamin D will eliminate most symptoms of rickets. Here, recolorized X-ray of child´s lower body.

Stock Photo: RICKETS, X-RAY<BR>Rickets is a childhood disorder involving softening and weakening of the bones, primarily caused by lack of vitamin D which in turn causes an.

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