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Parameter | All | Tetany | Pains | Weakness | Deformities | |
n = 21 | n = 12 | n = 6 | n = 1 | n = 2 | ||
Age (y) | 13 (11–15) | 12.5 (11–15) | 13.5 (12–14) | 12 (12) | 13.5 (13–14) | |
Duration of symptoms (days) | 7 (1–720) | 2 (1–120) | 195 (2–700) | 7 (7) | 710 (700–720) | |
z score for weight | −9.3 (−2.63 to 0.78) | −0.93 (−2.54 to 0.78) | −0.64 (−2.13 to 0.23) | −2.63 | −1.1 (−1.84 to −0.53) | |
z score for height | −1.4 (−3.47 to 0.58) | −1.63 (−2.57 to 0.58) | −1.1 (−2.6 to −0.66) | NA | −2.4 (−3.47 to −1.4) | |
Daily dietary calcium intake (mg) | 490 (43–1040) | 502 (43–870) | 380 (574–1040) | NA | 395 (395) | |
Daily dietary vitamin D intake (μg) | 2.8 (1–15.5) | 2.8 (1–15.5) | 1.8 (1–7.3) | NA | 13.5 (13.5) | |
Amount of daily soft drinks (ml) | 750 (375–1500) | 750 (375–1500) | 375 (375–750) | NA | 375 (375) | |
Daily exposure to sun (min) | 15 (10–60) | 20 (10–60) | 15 (15–20) | NA | 15 (15) |
Results expressed as median (range).