Question
What medication should a child with rickets take? My child has symptoms of pigeon chest and has poor dietary conditions.
Answer
It is recommended to take oral vitamin D preparations, and gradually reduce the dosage to a preventive level after the symptoms begin to subside. Meanwhile, encourage the child to get more sun exposure and consume foods rich in vitamin D, such as animal liver, vegetable oils, eggs, and mushrooms. Rickets can have a significant impact on children, so if symptoms are detected, they should be taken to a regular hospital immediately, and attention should be paid to dietary issues. It is advised to eat properly, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and hope the child can receive effective treatment and recover.