Question
My child was found to have a slight case of rickets during last year’s check-up, with the chest slightly elevated. I would like to know how to handle rickets.
Answer
Rickets is primarily caused by calcium deficiency or a lack of vitamin D, leading to inadequate calcification. The focus of treatment should be on supplementing calcium and vitamin D, which can be done through composite preparations or separately. Typically, significant effects can be seen within about two weeks. Rickets can have a considerable impact on children, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialized clinic for a follow-up consultation and proceed with treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily care, it is important to give the child enough attention and care, especially paying attention to a balanced diet, in the hope that the child can recover quickly.