Question
My child has rickets and recently has developed a noticeable chicken chest, and their diet has also been poor. I would like to ask if chicken chest is caused by rickets, and how should it be treated properly?
Answer
According to your description, the chicken chest may be caused by rickets. Rickets is caused by a deficiency in vitamin D. It is recommended that after the baby recovers, vitamin D and trace elements should be checked. If a deficiency in vitamin D is found, supplementation is needed; otherwise, the supplemented calcium is difficult to absorb. Since your child is affected by rickets, parents should take their child to the hospital for treatment immediately, avoid self-medication, and also pay close attention to the child’s symptoms to help treat the disease in a timely manner.