Patient's question:
My cousin's niece has had a slightly hunched back since her teens. After a thorough examination, it was found that she had rickets, which has made her very short in stature. My cousin has been quite worried about this issue. Hello, does rickets prevent one from growing taller?Doctor's answer:
Rickets is a bone growth and development disorder caused by calcium deficiency. This abnormal bone growth and development is primarily manifested as pigeon chest, beaded chest, funnel chest, O-shaped legs, etc. It also affects height. If a person has rickets, it can lead to slowed growth and development in height. Therefore, if a child shows signs of rickets, early treatment should be implemented. The general treatment involves digesting vitamin D and calcium supplements.