How do you get the disease rickets?

Answer 1

by taking calcium supplements and sun exposure.

Treatment involves increasing dietary intake of calcium, phosphates and Vitamin D. Exposure to ultraviolet light (sunshine), cod liver oil, halibut-liver oil and viosterol are all sources of Vitamin D. A sufficient amount of ultraviolet in sunlight each day and adequate supplies of calcium and phosphorus in the diet can prevent rickets. Darker-skinned babies need to be exposed longer to the ultraviolet rays. In particular, the replacement of Vitamin D has been proven to effectively correct rickets. Recommendations are for 200 international units (IU) of Vitamin D a day for infants and children. Simply put, children who don't get adequate amounts of Vitamin D are at increased risk of rickets. Vitamin D is essential for allowing the body to uptake calcium for use in proper bone calcification and maintenance.

Answer 2

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D. Since vitamin D is mostly manufactured by the skin in response to sunlight it is often related to dark skin and lack of sun exposure. It also can result from dietary deficiency (not enough int he diet). To combat this milk is fortified with vitamin D.

Answer 3

Rickets is a bone disease caused by severe calcium deficiency in children. The classic symptom of rickets is bowing of legs because there is not enough calcium to build the long bones.

Contracted is not the best word to use, as it almost assumes that rickets is a contagious disease which it is not.

Causes of Rickets

-severe calcium deficiency

-severe vitamin D deficiency (vitamin D is needed for the absorption of calcium)

Like other nutrient deficiencies, the cause can either be from a lack of that nutrient in the diet, or perhaps a gastrointestinal disorder which prevents the body from absorbing the nutrient from the digestive tract.

Answer 4

The most common treatment for Rickets is the use of Vitamin D. Further treatment involves the increasing intake of calcium and phosphates, exposure to ultra violet light. taking halibut liver oil, cod liver oil and viosterol which are all source of vitamin D, something like 400 units of this vitamin a day. Rickets is a rare disease in developed countries. Consult a medical practitioner for more specific information

Answer 5

Lack of vitamin D during childhood. Or an inability to absorb vitamin D in childhood. (In adulthood it is called "osteomalasia").

Answer 6

By not having enough VitaminD, Magnesium

Answer 7

taking in more vitamin d