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Ricket
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Ricket
Vitamin deficiency disorder 
Pathophysiology
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Less commonly, a dietary deficiency of calcium or phosphorus may also produce rickets
Vitamin D-3 (cholecalciferol) is formed in the skin from a derivative of cholesterol under the stimulus of ultraviolet-B light.
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Decreased vitamin D result to decreased calcium which is responsible for bone development in children and increasing muscle strength.
Clinical manifestations
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Pain in the spine, pelvis and legs
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Defination
A disorder of infancy and early childhood caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, causing soft bones.
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Nursing management
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Ensure enough intake of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D