Treatment
Treatment attempts to:
- Correct the underlying cause
- Relieve or reverse symptoms
Treating the Underlying Cause
Treatment of the underlying cause may include:
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Adding the following to your diet:
- Vitamin D-fortified dairy products
- Foods high in vitamin D (such as fatty fish, egg yolk, and green vegetables)
- Supplements of vitamin D, calcium, and other minerals
- Biologically active vitamin D
- Adequate but not excessive exposure to sunlight
Treating Symptoms
Treatment to relieve or correct symptoms may include:
- Wearing braces to reduce or prevent bony deformities
- In severe cases, surgery to correct bony deformities
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