Rickets is a disease of the Bones.
The disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin D, Calcium and Phosphate is Rickets.
It makes the bones soft, weak and out of shape. It causes bow shaped legs. The bones become prone to fractures.
Vitamin D regulates the level of Calcium and Phosphate in the body. It is needed to develop strong bones and keeps them in shape.
When the Skin is exposed to sunlight it releases Vitamin D. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes abnormal accumulation of calcium in the body. The bones get
deformed.
Rickets that is caused by the malfunctioning of the Kidneys is known as Kidney or Renal rickets. Normally, the Kidneys also regulates the calcium and phosphate in the Body. Any damage to kidneys causes loss of Phosphate and Calcium in the body , as a result it give rise to the Rickets.
The deficiency of Vitamin D in the Body makes the bones soft and it is known as Osteomalacia. It occurs in adult. Osteomalacia is dealt with separately on this portal.
Causes of Rickets Malnutrition
Environment condition
Deficiency of Vitamin D
Deficiency of Calcium
Deficiency of Phosphate
If not treated properly, Rickets may cause Seizures
Bone Deformities
A list of home remedies are given that may help in Rickets.
1. Eat
Calcium rich foods like: Cheese, Milk, Yogurt, Green Vegetables, Sesame, Tofu, Spinach, Celery and Parsley.
2. Eat
Vitamin D rich foods such as : Tuna fish, Salmon, Egg Yolks and Cheese, Milk Etc...
3. Eat
Phosphorus rich Foods : Milk, Cheese, Cabbage, Carrot, Broccoli and Eggs.
4. Eat Vegetables like Spinach, Onion, Garlic, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale and Collard.
5. Eat Foods that are listed below.
Rice
Oats
Barley
Lentils
Black Beans
6. Fruits Like Oranges, Banana,Figs and Apples.