Causes of bow shaped legs - Pediatric Oncall

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I would like to know what are the causes for the bow shaped legs which is normally seen in toddlers ? what deficiency causes it ? and what precautions can be taken from day 1 to avoid it ? Awaiting your reply My kid is 10 months old,what precautions can I take ? Please let me know
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Bow legs can be due to a variety of causes. In infants it may be a normal variant. It can be due to vitamin D deficiency, bone defect or even due to kidney disease such as renal tubular acidosis. If bow legs are present, consult your doctor for the same. Back to All Questions

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