1. RICKETSWhat is Rickets?Rickets is a disorder caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. It leads to softening and weakening of the bones.Kinds of Rickets Nutritional rickets-also called osteomalacia, is a condition caused by vitamin D deficiency. Hypophosphatemic rickets-caused by low levels of phosphate. Renal (kidney) rickets-Similar to hypophosphatemic rickets, renal rickets is caused by a number of kidney disorders.

2. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 3. DENTAL CORRELATION 4. PREVENTION enough calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D inthe diet. People who have gastrointestinal or otherdisorders may need to take supplements Kidney (renal) causes of poor vitamin Dabsorption should be treated right away.People who have renal disorders should havetheir calcium and phosphorus levels monitoredregularly.Genetic counseling may help people whohave a family history of inherited disorders thatcan cause rickets. 5. TREATMENT