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Symptoms of VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY


Lack of vitamin D can lead to Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults. The symptoms of osteomalacia and rickets develop over long periods of time. They include painful bones. These are most commonly located ion the ribs, hips and legs. Difficulty getting up from a sitting position and unexpected bone fractures can occur. In children, retardation of growth occurs. Swelling and pain is noted at the ends of bones. Bowing of the legs develops.



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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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