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Vitamin D Deficiency

Low levels of vitamin D can make the bones brittle, thin, and malformed. Vitamin D deficiency is the primary reason for rickets in children. The signs and symptoms of rickets are thinning of the skull bone, bowlegs, knock-knees, beaded chest, distorted hip bone, and kyphoscoliosis.

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What are the causes of low back pain and joint pain?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 45 year old male. I had an accident before 10 years. At that time, my knee x-ray was done and I was reported to have osteoarthritis. I have been suffering from pain for few years. I have lower back pain and pain in some of the joints. For the past few weeks, I have pain in my left ...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune causes can cause low levels of vitamin D. I suggest you do an ultrasound abdomen and pelvis, test for rheumatoid factor, MRI of the spine with sacroiliac joint, and MRI of the whole spine. Also, do a screening a...  Read Full »

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