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Overview of Rickets in Children
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Case Description
Rickets is a childhood disease where your child’s bones are too soft, causing their bones to warp, bend and break more easily. It’s typically caused by a lack of vitamin D, but in rare cases, is caused by an underlying genetic disorder.Rickets is different from osteomalacia, which is a similar...
Case Summary
- Vitamin D, a sunshine vitamin and steroid prohormone, is critical for calcium homeostasis and bone health, especially in children. Rickets, a disorder of growing children, results from inadequate mineralization of the growth plate, leading to deformities and impaired bone growth. Rickets is broadly classified into vitamin D deficiency rickets (nutritional) and vitamin D resistant/refractory rickets, with nutritional rickets being the more prevalent form.
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Dr. Bharat Parmar
Professor And Head of Pediatrics at Zydus Medical College, Civil HospitalDr. Bharat Parmar is a distinguished pediatrician serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Zydus Medical College, Civil Hospital. He has extensive experience in child health, neonatal care, and the management of pediatric diseases. Dr. Parmar is dedicated to advancing pediatric education and clinical excellence through his leadership and academic contributions. His compassionate approach and commitment to medical teaching have made him a respected figure among students and peers alike.