Which of the following is not a sign of active rickets?: (A) Prominent fontanelle, (B) Hot cross bun sign, (C) Saddle nose, (D) Caries teeth
Answer is C. Symptoms of rickets include: pain or tenderness in the bones of the arms, legs, pelvis, or spine. stunted growth and sho stature. bone fractures. muscle cramps. teeth deformities, such as: delayed tooth formation. holes in the enamel. skeletal deformities, including: an oddly shaped skull. bowlegs, or legs that bow out. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition