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Hasan is a three-year-old boy who lives in dhaka, bangladesh. He is small for his age, has bowed legs, exhibits muscle weakness, and complains often of pain in his bones. Hasan most likely has

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Hasan most likely has rickets

Rickets is a disease of children which is caused by vitamin D deficiency. Rickets softens and weakens bones in affected children. Symptoms of rickets include bowed legs, pain in the bones, stunted growth, trouble sleeping and muscle weakness. Rickets can lead to other health problems such as intellectual disability and muscle spasms.

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