Question
A 51-year-old male is experiencing abnormal mental states, and the cause is unclear. What are the early symptoms of pediatric rickets, and how should it be treated?
Answer
Due to the rapid growth and active metabolism in children, there is a high amount of body heat and metabolic substances. The autonomic nervous system is not fully developed, and excessive sweating during sleep is a normal phenomenon. In addition to nocturnal sweating, symptoms may include irritability, restless sleep, easy to be awakened, misshapen head shape, baldness at the back of the head, and sunken sternum. If any of these symptoms are present, vitamin D and calcium supplements should be taken under medical guidance, and dietary intake of calcium-rich foods such as fish and shrimp should be increased.