Does My Baby’s Blood Test Show Rickets?

The baby’s walking in an in-toe gait. After a hospital visit and examination, the doctor diagnosed it as O-shaped legs. A blood test for bone alkaline phosphatase (BALP) showed results within the range of 200-225 (reference value < 200). The 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) level was 25.59 (reference value 35-150). What do these results mean? Was the clinical diagnosis of rickets due to calcium deficiency or vitamin D deficiency?
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Does My Child Always Cough? Are There Any Home Remedies?

If your child always coughs, it’s important to see a doctor. They will prescribe medication based on the cause of the cough. After your child takes the medicine, you can try the following method to help alleviate the symptoms: Take a peeled pear, cut into pieces, add 15 Sichuan peppercorns and 2 pieces of rock sugar, place them in a small bowl, and then steam them in a steamer until the pear becomes soft. Give the steamed pear water to your child to drink, which can help reduce coughing. However, please note that this is just an auxiliary method, and if your child’s cough is severe, it is still necessary to see a doctor.
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Does My Child Have an Eye Problem?

My daughter fell off the bed two days ago and her eye might have hit the corner of the table. Initially, there was no noticeable swelling, but it gradually turned blue. Today, I noticed a small red spot on the corner of her eye. Is this conjunctivitis? Is there a problem? The child is in good spirits and very playful. This condition can be treated with hot compresses, anti-inflammatory, and blood circulation drugs. If the conjunctivitis lasts no more than 24 hours, cold compresses can be used. This type of conjunctivitis is hemorrhagic, so early cold compresses can help control bleeding and reduce swelling. However, if it exceeds 24 hours, the blood vessels will start to heal, and the congestion will not be absorbed. At this point, hot compresses can accelerate the elimination of congestion, thereby alleviating the feeling of stuffiness.
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