Question
Doctor, regarding calcium supplementation for adults and children, how should we determine the method and dosage for children to supplement calcium?
Answer
Hello, if a child shows signs of ribcage outward curvature, it is usually a sign of calcium deficiency. It is recommended to supplement with cod liver oil and calcium gluconate oral solution, taking one dose each in the morning and afternoon. At the same time, it is important to introduce new foods rich in calcium. Calcium supplementation should not be done continuously for a long period; it is suggested to stop for half a month after supplementing for half a month. Currently, it is not recommended to use high-dose vitamin D3 intramuscular injections; instead, calcium should be supplemented through food, such as drinking more milk, yogurt, beans, fish, and shrimp, especially shrimp roe, and spending more time in the sun to promote calcium absorption.