Question
During a kindergarten physical examination, a four-year-old child was found to have a costal carina eversion. Parents recall that the child had signs of ribcage inversion when they were just a few months old, but it was not given much attention. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
It is recommended to conduct a 25-hydroxyphosphatidylcholine test to confirm whether the child has rickets, and to actively supplement cod liver oil. In necessary cases, consider muscle injection treatment. The main cause of calcium deficiency in infants and young children is insufficient Vitamin D, which is crucial for the absorption and utilization of calcium. When infants and young children do not get enough Vitamin D, calcium absorption decreases, which can affect bone growth and development, potentially leading to the so-called “rickets” or “calcium deficiency.” These suggestions aim to answer the question “How should one handle a one-year-old child’s ribcage inversion?” and hope they are helpful to you