A 13-year-old girl with rickets, how should it be treated?

Patient's question:

1 to 2 years of age onset, leg pain when onset, seek medical treatment in local hospitals in Chongqing

Doctor's answer:

Hello, rickets, also known as vitamin D deficiency rickets, is a systemic, chronic, nutritional disease characterized by skeletal lesions, caused by insufficient vitamin D in infants, children, and adolescents, leading to disorders in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.
Advice: In addition to vitamin D treatment, attention should be paid to enhancing nutrition, ensuring adequate milk intake, promptly introducing transitional foods, and maintaining daily outdoor activities. It is recommended to visit the hospital for examination, confirmation, and active treatment.