Question
My son is a premature baby and will be entering kindergarten soon. He is shorter in stature, and I am worried that he might have baby bowing disease.
Answer
Premature infants are prone to delayed development and calcium deficiency, which may lead to the occurrence of baby bowing disease. The symptoms of bowing disease include short stature, delayed development, and joint deformities. To prevent congenital diseases, mothers should enhance nutritional intake during pregnancy, consuming more foods rich in vitamin D and protein. For infants who have already shown symptoms of bowing disease, the main treatment method is to supplement with calcium and vitamin D, along with massage to improve joint deformities. Additionally, getting plenty of sunlight also helps in the synthesis of vitamin D.