Question
Recently, my cousin’s child has been experiencing some abnormal symptoms, such as frequent crying, restless sleep, excessive sweating, and an outward bulging in the middle part of the chest bones. Some relatives suggested that this might be rickets. My cousin’s family is very worried about this, so I would like to ask how rickets should be treated?
Answer
The treatment for rickets typically involves medication to supplement vitamin D and calcium. In daily life, it is important to provide the child with a diet rich in balanced nutrition, including high-protein foods and fruits rich in vitamin D. When the weather is sunny, children should be taken outdoors to bask in the sun to promote the body’s synthesis of vitamin D and enhance calcium absorption.