What foods should not be eaten with rickets?

Written by Liu Li
Pediatrics
Updated on December 05, 2024
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Patients with rickets should not eat some cereal foods, such as millet, rice, wheat, corn, and other foods. Cereal foods also contain vitamin D and calcium, and eating too much of these foods can exacerbate the disease. Patients with rickets should eat more light, low-fat, and easily digestible foods. They should control the intake of high-fat content daily and avoid eating stimulating and spicy foods. At the same time, they should increase their intake of vitamins, encourage the child to eat more fruits and vegetables to ensure an adequate supply of vitamins, and patients can also exercise more. More physical activity can help boost the immune system.

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Early clinical manifestations of rickets

Early Symptoms of Rickets: Rickets is a chronic nutritional disease caused by a deficiency in Vitamin D, leading to disordered calcium and phosphorus metabolism and resulting in abnormal skeletal development. It primarily affects infants, especially those under six months old, with the highest occurrence in infants under three months. The general symptoms include heightened neural excitability, such as fussiness, easy irritability, sudden bouts of crying, or being so sensitive that they cry when touched. Other symptoms include excessive sweating and frequent head shaking, though these are not specific indicators of rickets. Diagnosis mainly relies on biochemical markers and Vitamin D levels, like decreased blood calcium and phosphorus levels, elevated parathyroid hormone levels, and reduced 25-hydroxy-D3. X-ray images of bones might appear normal.

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Rickets lacks what element

Rickets, also known as Vitamin D deficiency rickets, is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin D, which leads to abnormal calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body. Calcium salts cannot deposit normally in the growing parts of bones, resulting in incomplete mineralization of bone tissue during growth phases and ultimately leading to skeletal abnormalities. This condition is characterized by a chronic nutritional disease closely related to lifestyle. The main symptoms are a deficiency of Vitamin D levels in the blood, followed by low levels of calcium and phosphorus, meaning that the levels of these elements significantly drop. The primary treatment for rickets involves supplementing Vitamin D, thus the main cause of rickets is due to a deficiency of this vitamin.

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Can rickets with rib eversion in babies be cured?

Babies with rib flaring can be treated, but it requires assessment based on relevant clinical symptoms and laboratory tests. First, it is necessary to understand that rickets is a metabolic bone disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, which often results not only in rib flaring but also in square skull, pigeon chest, and either bowlegs or knock-knees. Neurologically, symptoms may include night sweats, easy startling during sleep, and poor sleep quality. When these conditions occur, a physical examination by a specialist is essential, along with comprehensive tests, including measuring the specific levels of vitamin D, and selecting appropriate vitamin D supplements. If the symptoms of rib flaring are severe and accompanied by a noticeable pigeon chest, orthotic supports may also be necessary for correction. If rib flaring affects normal breathing, severe cases may require surgical treatment. Therefore, the extent of severity based on clinical symptoms will dictate the treatment approach—whether it is oral medication, orthotic correction, or surgery.

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Can rickets be vaccinated against?

Children with rickets can be vaccinated, as rickets is not listed among the contraindications for vaccination. Rickets is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, a nutritional issue. Once diagnosed with rickets, it is essential to treat the child promptly by supplementing vitamin D. Generally, if treated early during infancy, rickets can be cured. To prevent rickets, all children should supplement with the physiological requirement of vitamin D from birth, engage in outdoor activities, and get ample sunlight to thoroughly prevent the occurrence of rickets. Rickets does not affect the administration of vaccines, nor does vaccination exacerbate the symptoms of rickets. Therefore, it is clear that children with rickets can be vaccinated.

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Will rickets heal on its own if not treated?

Children with rickets only need timely supplementation of vitamin D or calcium, should be taken out to get more sunlight daily, and an increase in nutrition is sufficient; special treatment is not necessary. Furthermore, the main symptoms of rickets in children include night terrors, excessive sweating, and the balding of the pillow area. Rickets can also cause children to become irritable and cry frequently. In severe cases, it may lead to bone deformities. Parents can take their child to undergo a trace element test to identify the specific cause of the disease, and then promptly supplement the child with food or medicine to alleviate rickets.