Question
Recently, my son has been tossing and turning while sleeping, not feeling very restful. He’s also been sweating a lot on his head and rubbing his head back and forth on the pillow. I’m worried it might be a calcium deficiency, but my sister says it could be early symptoms of pediatric rickets. What exactly is pediatric rickets?
Answer
Rickets is a disease primarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, with the main manifestations including a square head, pigeon chest, and X or O-shaped legs. Treatment mainly involves timely supplementation of vitamin D, and it is important to engage in outdoor activities, get plenty of sunlight, which helps the skin synthesize vitamin D and promote calcium absorption. It is also essential to enhance feeding to ensure an adequate intake of nutrients and maintain a balanced diet.