Rickets Symptoms: Adults
Adults too tend to suffer from rickets symptoms. However, in adults, the disease is known as osteomalacia. This disease leads to softening of bones in adults. Some of the prominent rickets symptoms in adults are:
•Severe bone pain (specially in hips, lower spine, pelvis and legs)
•Numbness felt around mouth and in arms and legs
•Sudden spasms felt by hands and feet
•Weakness in muscles leading to muscle pain
•Prone to bone fractures
•Fatigue and muscle stiffness
All the above rickets symptoms and signs are caused by low vitamin D levels in the body. Diets for children and adults suffering from rickets symptoms must include large doses of vitamin D, calcium and phosphorous. An adult must have an intake of at least 2000 IU of vitamin D a day, to sustain strong and healthy bones. A pregnant lady must compulsorily consume at least 10 micro grams of vitamin D per day. Consumption of vitamin D is very important as function of vitamin D is not only strengthening the bones but also enhancing the immune system by mitigating risks of cancers and bone problems (like osteoporosis and osteomalacia). Children being more susceptible to rickets, must be encouraged to play in sunshine. This is because the human body is designed to make vitamin D naturally in the body in sunlight. All said and done, nothing precedes a good and a healthy diet. Cooked eggs, fish, cod liver oil, cereals and margarine are rich sources of vitamin D that aid in development of healthy bones in children. Besides, one must also consume diets rich in calcium, like milk, green vegetables (like broccoli), lentils, kidney beans and dried fruits. After all, health is wealth. Eating healthy food everyday will keep all disorders and diseases at bay! Isn’t it?