Question
A 16-year-old teenager is experiencing symptoms of rickets, including excessive sweating, night terrors, poor sleep, and difficulty maintaining posture. How should rickets be treated?
Answer
For teenagers around 16 years old, the treatment for rickets is indeed quite special. Firstly, a detailed examination should be conducted, including the detection of trace elements and the condition of fibrosis of the epiphyses, to determine if there is a calcium deficiency. If diagnosed with rickets caused by calcium deficiency, targeted calcium supplementation is required. If not due to calcium deficiency, other possible diseases should be considered. Rickets can have a significant impact on children, so parents should take their child to a regular hospital for consultation immediately upon discovering related symptoms. Pay attention to the child’s daily care, suggesting a balanced diet and avoiding the intake of irritating foods, in order to ensure effective treatment and promote recovery.