Technical and common names-
"Rickets disease is also known as osteomalacia" according to (humanillnesses.com). Osteomalacia or rickets is abnormal softening of the bones in a person mostly a young child. Rickets, causes osteomalacia. Which is how it's a common name. As of right now that is the only other referable name for the rickets disease. "However, there is another name for having too much calcium which is a cause of rickets" (healthline.com). "The name is hypercalcemia, but it does not exactly relate to rickets like osteomalacia" According to (MedlinePlus). "Hypophosphatemic rickets is a rare genetic fault that prevents the kidneys from processing phosphates properly. Low levels of phosphate in the blood lead to weak and soft bones." According to (medicalnewstoday)
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It's when the bones become weak and deformed". According to (medicalnewstoday.com) It is often when you lack vitamin D. Vitamin D is very important and good for you. It helps balance both the calcium and phosphorous levels in your body. "Your body regulates the amount of vitamin D produced by sun exposure. It most often occurs because of a problem with vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium." (illnessesnews.com) Having too much calcium is caused from consuming to much calcium. (answers.com). "A way to avoid the lack of vitamin D then some good food to eat are eggs, soy milk, fish oils, or oils in general. This will better improve your health." According to (medicalnewstoday.com) "Some kidney, liver, and intestinal diseases can interfere with the way the body absorbs and metabolizes minerals and vitamins, resulting in rickets." According to healthline.com "Rickets is most common in children who are between 6 and 36 months