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Rickets: signs, treatment, prevention

There is an opinion that nobody is ill with rickets today. In fact, it is wrong - children with chronic avitaminosis can still be found today. Yes, many people really think that modern vitamin complexes and drugs will help in any situation. Of course, they are reliable, but still not always help.

Rickets, the signs and treatment of which we will consider, is not difficult to diagnose. Prevention is also quite simple. All this, as well as the treatment of rickets, will be discussed in this article.

Rickets: signs

Most often it affects children under three years old. Sometimes it can be found in older children. Rickets may also be present in infants. In each case, the symptoms will be slightly different. Rickets in adults are also possible. This disease is even more specific.

It has long been established that the main cause of the disease is the lack of only one vitamin - vitamin D. Its production contributes to ultraviolet (exposure to sunlight). This means that the prevention of rickets is most active in the time of the year when the cloudy weather is standing.

Rickets, the signs of which we are considering, are gradually manifested. First of all, you can observe sleep disturbance, restless behavior, sweating, loss of appetite. Signs of rickets also include itching. It can even lead to a child's baldness. This disease reduces immunity, which means that all childhood illnesses begin to take place in a more complex form.

In the event that treatment was started when only the first signs of rickets appeared, everything could end very favorably. The disease will recede and will not return. Otherwise, the next stage of rickets will begin. All the signs and symptoms, which were described above, will increase several times. It is likely that the edges of the fontanel will soften. Ribs, sternum, occipital bones and so on will start to spoil. Further symptoms and consequences: bending of the bones, closure of the fontanelle, problems with the growth of the teeth.

Just note that the symptoms can progress very quickly. As already mentioned above, the consequences can be avoided by starting treatment on time. Late treatment will lead to deformation of the skeleton, skull, flat feet, muscle hypertension.

Treatment of rickets

Rickets, the signs of which are numerous, require immediate treatment. A very useful strengthening procedure is massage. Also, a sick child is prescribed vitamin D. It should be noted that the doctor must determine the dosage form, duration, and also the dose. Yes, the whole process of treatment should take place under the supervision of an experienced pediatrician.

What medicines contain the right vitamin? A lot of them. Some are more effective, others less. Some are needed exclusively for treatment, others are only for prevention. With the choice to decide whether the pediatrician will help. Do not experiment, but trust professionals.

A little bit about prevention

Prevention allows you to get around a lot of trouble side. It is best to begin with pregnancy. This approach will be the best. What can I recommend? Of course, there is only healthy food, and in general to monitor food. There is meat, fish, and milk. Necessarily consumption of fruits and vegetables. You have to walk a lot, spend a lot of time under the sun.

For the child, the regime of the day, breastfeeding, timely lure is very important. Try not to miss walks with him. Learn about additional preventive measures from a pediatrician.

Finally, I want to say a few words about such a wonderful remedy, like fish oil. He is really very rich in the right vitamin. Do not be scared - the fish oil is now not that badly smelling liquid that you had to drink from a tablespoon. Today it is available in special capsules - a truly wonderful solution!

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