Thickened ankles and wrists

Thicken ankles and wrists are one of the early indications of rickets that patients may encounter. Even though their bones are soft, newborns and toddlers with rickets frequently have thicker ankles and wrists because the cartilage and bone cells in the development plates in these places increase even when rickets is present. The growth plate is a section of the bone that continues to develop throughout childhood and should ossify as the kid grows. In rickets, however, the bones do not mineralize properly when the growth plate grows, causing the child's ankles and wrists to be excessively thick and broad. Unfortunately, the wrist and ankle bones are so fragile that they may be twisted, putting these joints in danger of deformation.

The youngster may also have arm discomfort. Not only is there discomfort in certain locations, but the bones are delicate and prone to fractures due to their softness. The spine may also be bent, and the pelvic bones maybe not just uncomfortable and sensitive, but also malformed. This simply adds to the child's suffering.