Question
The child in our neighbor’s house is already three years old, but is shorter than children of the same age and appears to have slow growth and development. After a detailed examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed with renal osteodysplasia. We are completely unfamiliar with this condition and would like to know if it can be completely cured?
Answer
Renal osteodysplastic rickets is caused by chronic kidney damage leading to calcium-phosphorus metabolism abnormalities, which in turn affect thyroid function and the body’s acid-base balance. Complete cure for this disease is quite difficult, with treatment focusing mainly on controlling calcium-phosphorus levels, thyroid function, and the body’s acid-base balance.