z-logo
open-access-imgOpen Access
Renal rickets-practical approach
Author(s) -
Manisha Sahay,
Rakesh Sahay
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.119503
Subject(s) - rickets , medicine , osteomalacia , vitamin d and neurology , renal tubular acidosis , calcium , endocrinology , vitamin d deficiency , hypophosphatemic rickets , pediatrics , acidosis
Rickets/osteomalacia is an important problem in a tropical country. Many cases are due to poor vitamin D intake or calcium deficient diets and can be corrected by administration of calcium and vitamin D. However, some cases are refractory to vitamin D therapy and are related to renal defects. These include rickets of renal tubular acidosis (RTA), hypophosphatemic rickets, and vitamin D dependent rickets (VDDR). The latter is due to impaired action of 1α-hydroxylase in renal tubule. These varieties need proper diagnosis and specific treatment.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.
Having issues? You can contact us here