# rickets symptoms Rickets Symptoms MEDINDIA MEDINDIA Consult Online Doctor Courses Explore Healthy Living News Health A Z Calculators Articles Drugs Directories Education More Search Medindia Medindia » Articles » Disease & Condition » Rickets Symptoms Rickets Symptoms About Rickets& xA0; Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Learn more about Rickets FAQs Glossary Latest Publications Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team Last Updated on Aug 05, 2013 Pain in the bones of Arms, Legs, Spine, Pelvis. Skeletal deformities including Bow legs, Forward projection of the breastbone (pigeon chest or pectus carinatum), Funnel chest (pectus excavatum), "Bumps" in the rib cage (rachitic rosary) and Asymmetrical or odd shaped skull. Spine deformities (spine curves abnormally, including scoliosis or kyphosis). Pelvic deformities. Increased tendency toward bone fractures. Dental deformities. Delayed formation of teeth. Defects in the structure of teeth, holes in the enamel. Increased incidence of cavities in the teeth (dental caries). Progressive weakness. Decreased muscle tone (loss of muscle strength). Muscle cramps. Impaired growth. Short stature (adults less than 5 feet tall) . Fever or restlessness, especially at night. Published on Jul 26, 2013 Last Updated on Aug 05, 2013 Share with your Friends Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email ) []( print) Cite this Article Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report: APA Dr. Reeja Tharu. (2013, August 05). Rickets Symptoms . Medindia. Retrieved on Jun 17, 2026 from https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/rickets symptoms.htm. MLA Dr. Reeja Tharu. "Rickets Symptoms". Medindia . Jun 17, 2026.