Question
My child was slightly diagnosed with rickets during a thorough check-up last year, with a slightly higher chest. I would like to ask if this is rickets?
Answer
Rickets is caused by insufficient calcium intake or excessive loss, leading to skeletal deformities. Currently, it seems that the child may just have some calcium deficiency and has not yet reached the stage of rickets. It is recommended to get more sun exposure, drink more milk, avoid vomiting, and promote calcium absorption. Rickets can have a significant impact on children, so it is advisable for parents to take their child to a specialist for further examination and treatment under medical guidance. In daily life, give the child enough attention and care, pay attention to their dietary issues, and hope the child can recover quickly.