Understanding Rickets: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment with Dr. Roshan Kumar Jaiswal

Rickets is a preventable bone disorder that affects children, causing soft and weakened bones due to a prolonged deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. While it is more common in developing regions, cases of rickets continue to be reported worldwide, including in India. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent severe complications and ensure healthy bone development. Dr. Roshan Kumar Jaiswal, a leading pediatric orthopedic specialist and surgeon in Secunderabad , has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating rickets effectively. In this blog, we explore what rickets is, its causes, symptoms, and the available treatment options. Rickets is a pediatric bone disorder characterized by softening and weakening of bones due to insufficient levels of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It primarily affects children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years, a period of rapid bone growth. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption in the bones, and a deficiency...