Intestinal obstruction due to accidental ingestion of hygroscopic foreign body.
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population; sun exposure, atmospheric pollution, skin pigmentation, dietary and genetic factors are important determinants for it [3]. Various disorders like malabsorption syndromes, chronic kidney and liver disorders and drugs can also lead to vitamin D deficiency [4]. Recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin D in children 1-13 years of age is 600 IU/day [5]. Poor dietary habits can lead to severe vitamin D deficiency and its consequences even in the absence of pathological causes. The need of the hour is to suspect vitamin D deficiency in motor delay or muscle weakness and its prompt treatment.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 51 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014