Question
How is infant rickets treated?
Answer
Rickets is primarily caused by a lack of calcium and a disorder in the metabolism of vitamin D. This condition is divided into stages such as acute, initial, recovery, and residual symptoms. Some children may develop X-shaped or O-shaped legs during the recovery stage, which requires surgical treatment for correction. During the acute stage, children should be given an oral vitamin D supplement of 2000 to 4000 units daily, and after about a month of treatment, they can gradually and completely recover.