Category: Bone disorders

In a study published in the *Archives of Brazilian Endocrinology and Metabolism*, the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among patients with Paget's disease was found to be significantly higher than in age-matched controls. This finding prompts a critical question: does Paget's disease cause low vitamin D, or is there a more complex relationship at play?

According to the World Health Organization, nutritional rickets, though rare in developed countries, remains a significant health concern for children globally. Rickets has multiple names, varying with the patient's age and cause. It is essentially a disorder of defective bone mineralization during childhood resulting in weakened bones.

According to the National Institutes of Health, while vitamin D deficiency is the most frequent cause globally, rickets can also be triggered by a complex array of genetic and metabolic conditions. Understanding which disease causes rickets is critical for proper diagnosis and effective treatment, as the underlying cause dictates the appropriate course of action.