Rickets from a dietary lack of these minerals is rare because calcium and phosphorous are present in milk and green vegetables. Hereditary rickets is a vitamin D-resistant form of rickets caused when the kidney is unable to retain phosphate. It is an inherited, sex-linked disorder. Rickets may also be caused by kidney disorders involving renal tubular acidosis . The acidic condition of the body causes the calcium in the bones to dissolve, leaving soft, weak bones.
Renal osteodystrophy occurs in people with chronic renal failure .
The manifestation is virtually identical to that of rickets in children, and that of osteomalacia or osteoporosis in adults. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Inc. All rights reserved.