About rickets

2026-07-18 14:43:37
I have 2 years old boy. Still his anterior fontenal is open little we discuss this issue to pediatrician they give Vitamin d drops for 3 months but they do not check his leg or his walk . I read about rickets online so i worried about this please suggest. I attached his leg image please tell anything abnormal see in his  legs ?
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Greetings Delayed closure of the anterior fontanelle beyond 18 to 24 months is a notable symptom.The image provided shows a small, low-resolution view of a child's lower legs from behind on a purple mat, but the image clarity is insufficient to determine if any genuine bone curvature or bowing is present.An open fontanelle at two years shares characteristics with conditions like nutritional rickets, congenital hypothyroidism, or normal biological variation.To investigate further, a pediatrician will typically order a serum alkaline phosphatase test, look for widened wrists, and examine the child's gait.

Answered2026-07-20 10:42:25

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Go for vitamin d test and serum calcium levels Legs look normal. If he is walking properly no need to worry .
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Continue vitamin d3 drops and give vitamin d rich foods

Answered2026-07-20 06:50:51

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This looks physiological. Don’t worry. Continue vitamin d supplementation. Give foods rich in vitamin d. Better to consult.

Answered2026-07-20 06:43:10

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Please do a blood test for vitamin D level. Without full check up, it's not possible to comment on legs. It can be treated, so nothing to worry about usually

Answered2026-07-20 04:06:52

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You should do X-ray and some blood tests for Rickets by consulting pediatrician as child needs physical evaluation also.And after reports start the treatment.

Answered2026-07-19 11:28:24

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Hello The child needs direct physical examination to evaluate if signs of rickets are present.. Continue vitamin D drops and consultation is needed for further evaluation.

Answered2026-07-19 08:47:07

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Start vitamin d3 .

Answered2026-07-23 09:34:26

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Give vitamin d 3

Answered2026-07-20 03:44:12

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Needs to do x ray , blood tests like serum calcium, vitamin d3 levels , alkaline phosphatase

Answered2026-07-19 12:46:28

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Physical examination along with blood and radiology investigation is needed

Answered2026-07-19 10:54:24

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Pls continue Vit d drops Consult a nearby pediatric orthopedic doc

Answered2026-07-19 09:26:01

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