Rickets is characterized by the atrophy of the bones of the skull, bone deformations at the level of different parts of the body. In other words, bowed legs, protruding chest, crooked knees, bad teeth.
It causes delay in learning to stand, walk and sit. Later there is curvature of the spine.
Rickets is often due to a lack of vitamin D. This vitamin is not very abundant in nature, and the action of sunlight is very important. We find vitamin D in fish liver oil, in eggs, in liver.
Vitamin D regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, being essential for the good maintenance of bones and teeth.
In case of insufficient exposure to the sun, supplements may be necessary.
