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  • Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic Bone Disease

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  • Rickets is a prevalent pediatric non-transmissible disease, particularly in low- to middle-income nations.
  • It impairs bone mineralization, leading to frailty, deformities, growth issues, and pain.
  • Nutritional rickets, often due to vitamin D deficiency, is the most frequent cause of bone disease globally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diverse etiologies of rickets beyond vitamin D deficiency.
  • To highlight diagnostic biochemical markers for differentiating rickets types.
  • To discuss current treatment strategies for various forms of rickets.

Main Methods:

  • Review of rickets pathophysiology and clinical presentation.
  • Analysis of biochemical tests (serum/urine calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, alkaline phosphatase, parathyroid hormone) for diagnosis.
  • Summary of treatment approaches based on rickets etiology.

Main Results:

  • Vitamin D deficiency is the most common cause, but other factors like calcium/phosphorus metabolism and genetic disorders are significant.
  • Biochemical testing aids in distinguishing between different types of rickets.
  • Effective treatment optimizes growth and reduces long-term disability.

Conclusions:

  • Rickets requires comprehensive evaluation to identify its specific cause.
  • Timely and appropriate treatment, including vitamin D repletion or other targeted therapies, is essential for managing rickets.
  • Understanding diverse etiologies is key to successful pediatric bone disease management.