Main presenting complaints among the 65 children with vitamin D deficiency
| Hypocalcaemic symptoms (n = 29) | n | No hypocalcaemic symptoms (n = 36) | n |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convulsions | 16 | Incidental | 11 |
| Neuromuscular irritability | 9 | Bow legs | 10 |
| Apnoea | 3 | Bone pain | 4 |
| Stridor | 1 | Swollen joints | 3 |
| Bone abnormality | 2 | ||
| Motor delay | 2 | ||
| Short stature | 2 | ||
| Screening family member | 2 |