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Rickets and Causes of the Disease

Rickets and Causes of the Disease

In this article, we will discuss the Rickets pain and the diagnostic tests. We will also address some common questions related to Rickets joint pain.

Ricket condition is related to the bones and is a childhood disease. In this condition, the child has very soft bones, which can make it more easily to warp, bend and break more easily.

Rickets is similar to osteomalacia condition, which occurs in adults. Rickets have different symptoms because the bones of the children are growing which makes the bones bend and bowed. As in the case of osteomalacia condition, the bones are already grown and don’t show such symptoms.

What are the Signs of Rickets?

There are various signs of rickets condition like:

  • Bowing of leg bones.
  • Widening of Knees.
  • Delay in growth.
  • Teeth problems.
  • Pigeon chest.
  • Swelling in ribs Etc.

What are the Causes of Rickets?

There are various causes of the rickets condition like:

Nutrition

When a child is not getting enough nutrition for proper growth and development of the body.

Vitamin D deficiency

When the body is not getting enough vitamin D due to various conditions like insufficient exposure to the sun, lack of vitamin D diet, and low consumption of vitamin D.

Diet in Low vitamin D 

Children have diets with very low vitamin D and other elements responsible for healthy bones.

Inherited Rickets

Various genetic diodes interfere in the absorbance of vitamin D. Some genetic conditions affect how the body handles phosphorus. This results in the rare condition of rickets disorder.

Who is at the Risk of Rickets?

  • Newly born children are at the highest risk of rickets, breastfeeding infants do not have enough vitamin D in milk or babies born prematurely.
  • New babies, who don’t get sunlight from outdoors to synthesize vitamin D, this usually happens during the winter time.
  • Babies born with dark skin take a longer time for the sun rays to penetrate in the skin, so they are not able to synthesize vitamin D for the body.

Which Tests Are Used for the Diagnosis of Rickets?

Various tests are used to detect rickets and these tests include:

Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic for a Rickets Test?

Ganesh Diagnostic is one of the most respected and prestigious Diagnostic centres that provides rickets tests. The radiological tests for rickets are backed by NABH accreditations. The centre provides free blood sample collection and pathological tests from home at affordable rates for blood tests.

Conclusion

Ricket condition is related to the bones and is a childhood disease. In this condition, the child has very soft bones, which can make it more easily to warp, bend and break more easily. There are various causes of the rickets including Nutrition, Vitamin D deficiency, Diet in Low vitamin D, Inherited Rickets etc. Various tests used for the detection of rickets are X-ray, bone scan, urine test, blood test or physical examination etc. Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic for rickets test, the centre provides quality tests with heavy discounts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Rickets?

Ricket condition is related to the bones and is a childhood disease. In this condition, the child has very soft bones, which can make it more easily to warp, bend and break.

What are the Various Causes of Rickets?

Various Causes of Rickets include a poor diet, feeding milk lacking vitamin D, less exposure to sunlight etc.

Which tests are used in Rickets for Diagnosis?

X-rays, Bone DEXA scans, blood tests, urine tests etc. are used for the diagnosis of rickets.

How to book an online appointment for a Rickets test in Delhi?

Patients can call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 or visit Ganesh's diagnostic website to book an appointment for a Rickets test in Delhi.

What is the ICD-10 code for Rickets Pain Unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified Rickets pain is E55.0.

How can Patients download Rickets Test Reports Online?

Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download the Rickets test report online.

Which Ganesh Diagnostic Centre is near me in Delhi for the Rickets Pain Tests?

Ganesh Diagnostic Centres for Rickets tests are at Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.