Apr 25, 2025 · Rickets is the softening and weakening of bones in children, often because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D or calcium deficiency. Rare inherited problems also can cause rickets. …

Apr 25, 2025 · During the exam, the healthcare professional typically will gently press on your child's bones, checking for irregularities. They may pay specific attention to the following: Skull. Babies who …

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Apr 25, 2025 · The healthcare professional also may do an exam to check the nervous system, called a neurological exam. The exam checks for: Muscle weakness. Numbness. Reflexes. Imaging tests X …

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Mar 26, 2025 · Zinc is a nutrient found throughout the body. It helps the body's immune system and metabolism work correctly. Zinc also is important for wound healing and for the sense of taste. Most …

Oct 3, 2023 · I'm hoping to get some help understanding the report from my PET scan I had last week. Unfortunately, I don'ts see my pulmonologist until a week from today and I would rather not spend …