What are the Early Symptoms of Rickets?

Question

My child is 42 days old and has been having trouble sleeping lately, often making whining noises at night. A doctor said this might be an early symptom of rickets. I would like to know what the early symptoms of rickets are?

Answer

The early symptoms of rickets include restless sleep at night, crying during the night, excessive sweating, and bald patches on the pillow, among others. Based on your description, your child, who is 42 days old, often makes whining noises at night, which may be one of the early manifestations of rickets. However, since there is a whining sound, it is also necessary to rule out the possibility of congenital laryngomalacia. It is recommended that you take your child to the hospital for examination to determine if vitamin D and calcium supplements are needed, and to investigate other possible causes. Rickets can have a significant impact on a child’s health, so timely examination is very important. Do you need to modify or continue processing the returned content?