Pigeon chest is the symptom of which deficiency disease?

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MP Mahila Supervisor Official Paper (Held on: 30 Mar, 2017 Shift 2)

Answer 1

Correct Answer: Rickets

Rationale:

Rickets is a deficiency disease that affects bone development in children. It is caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.
Vitamin D is crucial for the absorption of calcium and phosphate from the gut. Without sufficient vitamin D, the body cannot effectively absorb these minerals, leading to weak or soft bones.
One of the symptoms of rickets is the development of a pigeon chest (pectus carinatum), where the breastbone protrudes outward.
Other symptoms of rickets include bowed legs, thickened wrists and ankles, and dental problems.

Explanation of Other Options:

Malaria

Rationale: Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. It is characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, and flu-like illness. Pigeon chest is not a symptom of malaria.

Night Blindness

Rationale: Night blindness, or nyctalopia, is a condition where an individual has difficulty seeing in low light. It is often caused by a deficiency in vitamin A. Symptoms include poor vision in dim light, but it does not cause pigeon chest.

Anemia

Rationale: Anemia is a condition where there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, leading to fatigue, weakness, and pale skin. It can be caused by a lack of iron, vitamin B12, or folate, but it does not result in a pigeon chest.

Conclusion:

Among the given options, rickets is the disease associated with the symptom of a pigeon chest due to the deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.