Signs and symptoms of XLH in children
Alejandro, living with XLH
Alejandro, living with XLH
In XLH, the body loses a lot of phosphate through the urine, which decreases the amount of phosphate in the body. Low phosphate levels can prevent the normal development of bones, muscles, and teeth, especially during childhood when most of the growth is taking place. Rickets is a common symptom of XLH that results from the softening of bones, causing them to bend or bow under weight. Rickets leads to other symptoms of XLH such as bowed legs, bone and joint pain, and short stature. As XLH progresses, new symptoms may appear or worsen and may even limit physical ability in children. The appearance of symptoms may vary widely among children. Understanding how these symptoms may affect daily life can help you and your child prepare for the challenges ahead.
Delayed growth and short stature are common
Lower limb abnormalities like bowed legs and knock-knees
Bone and joint pain due to rickets and osteomalacia, which is the softening of the bones
Muscle weakness
Muscle stiffness
Muscle pain