Question
My uncle’s daughter is three years old this year, and she can stand up but cannot take a step. The specific situation is not clear. After she was examined at a large hospital, the doctor said it was congenital and caused by a lack of calcium. I would like to ask experts, what methods can help her learn to walk?
Answer
Normally, children should be able to walk steadily by the time they are three years old. Based on your description, we suspect there may be an issue with the child’s brain development. We suggest you take the child to the hospital for a brain examination to confirm their development status. At the same time, deficiencies in zinc and calcium may also cause this symptom, so we recommend undergoing a brain CT scan and routine blood tests, as well as trace element tests, to find the specific cause and carry out symptomatic treatment. Also, pay attention to increasing the child’s nutritional intake, especially supplementing with enough zinc and calcium.