rickets

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects children
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:rachitis
gptkbp:causedBy vitamin D deficiency
calcium deficiency
phosphate deficiency
gptkbp:commonIn developing countries
gptkbp:complication dental defects
growth disturbances
permanent bone deformities
gptkbp:diagnosedBy gptkb:X-rays
blood tests
gptkbp:field gptkb:medicine
pediatrics
gptkbp:firstDescribed 17th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label rickets
gptkbp:prevention adequate calcium intake
adequate phosphate intake
adequate vitamin D intake
gptkbp:rareIn developed countries
gptkbp:symptom muscle weakness
skeletal deformities
dental problems
bone pain
delayed growth
bowed legs
thickened wrists and ankles
gptkbp:treatment sunlight exposure
calcium supplementation
vitamin D supplementation
phosphate supplementation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4