1. By: Larrisa and Destiny
Rickets
By: Larrisa and Destiny

2. Description/ What Causes It
Caused by deficiency of Vitamin D, Calcium or phosphate.
Rickets leads to softening and weakening of the bones and is seen most commonly in children 6-24 months of age.

3. Symptoms
An oddly shaped, legs that bow out, bumps in your ribcage, a protruding breastbone, a curved spine, a pelvic deformities.

4. Treatment Calcium and vitamin D supplements
The child may need corrective surgery.
For hereditary rickets, a combination of phosphate supplements and a special form of vitamin D is required to treat the disease.