Question
Recently, I’ve noticed that my child sweats excessively during the first half of the night while sleeping. After researching, I suspect they might have rickets. I would like to inquire about the treatment for rickets complications.
Answer
Rickets is a condition caused by a deficiency in vitamin D, leading to imbalances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body, which in turn results in poor bone development. Its characteristics include neurological symptoms and skeletal abnormalities. For patients who are already adults (18 years old), if a pectus surgery is performed, it is a major surgery that is feasible but not recommended due to the high risk. The current recommended treatment methods include a follow-up visit to the internal medicine department, where symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and calcium supplements are provided; simultaneously, a follow-up visit to the orthopedic department, where corrective braces are used for correction. These are all artificial correction methods that can be tried. If a child is troubled by rickets, parents should immediately take their child to the doctor for treatment to avoid misdiagnosis and receive timely symptomatic treatment.