Question
A four-month-old baby has been diagnosed with rickets. Should the child take vitamin D or cod liver oil to improve the condition?
Answer
Vitamin D aids in calcium absorption, and most children lack calcium due to a deficiency in vitamin D, not because of insufficient calcium intake. Cod liver oil is a supplement for vitamin D. It is recommended to use only one of them, avoiding the simultaneous use of both to prevent excessive intake of vitamin D. Rickets can have a significant impact on children, so if symptoms are detected, the child should be taken to a regular hospital immediately, and attention should be paid to the child’s care issues. Adjust the diet appropriately, avoid eating cold and cool foods, and hope the child can receive professional treatment and recover soon.