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Rickets: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

الكساح عند الأطفال

Quick summary

Soft bones in children from vitamin D or calcium deficiency. Treated with high-dose vitamin D supplements.

Last updated: 21 July 2026
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Treatment

  • Vitamin D3 2000–5000 IU daily.
  • Calcium 500–1000 mg.
  • Sun exposure.