What are the Early Clinical Symptoms of Rickets?

Question

What could be the reason for a child’s crying and excessive sweating? Are they related to calcium deficiency or rickets?

Answer

Early symptoms of rickets may include excessive sweating and night terrors, but these symptoms are not specific, meaning that they alone cannot confirm a diagnosis of rickets. The basic cause of rickets is insufficient active vitamin D in the body, leading to calcium-phosphorus metabolism disorder. In children under one year old, rickets can cause chest bone deformities such as pigeon chest. However, based on the description, your daughter’s bones do not show these changes; she only exhibits crying and excessive sweating, which should not be considered symptoms of rickets. If you are concerned, it is recommended to consult a doctor for further examination.