Vitamin D-dependent rickets

General Information

name	value	source
Alias	VDDR	MedlinePlus
Definition	Vitamin D-dependent rickets is a group of disorders that are characterized by soft, weak bones (rickets). In people with these conditions, the process by which minerals are deposited into developing bones (mineralization) is disrupted. The long bones in the arms and legs are particularly affected. People with vitamin D-dependent rickets have problems using vitamin D, which helps maintain the proper levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood. These minerals are needed for the normal development of strong bones and teeth.	MedlinePlus

predicate	object	provenance	source
cannont_be_treated_with	Vitamin D	Unlike with some other forms of rickets, vitamin D-dependent rickets cannot be treated with standard doses of vitamin D.	MedlinePlus