Question
A child with mild rickets exhibits symptoms of pigeon chest and bowed legs while walking. Can supplementing with vitamin D improve these symptoms?
Answer
Rickets is a skeletal deformity disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D. If a child shows early symptoms of rickets such as restless sleep, irritability, and cradle cap, it should be taken seriously. Typically, children with rickets should consume 400 units of vitamin D daily, which can also be supplemented through diet or given in the form of an oral liquid specifically designed for treating rickets.