Question
I thought rickets only occurred in adolescents or adults. Why can infants also suffer from rickets? How is it diagnosed?
Answer
Rickets can be diagnosed in infants based on their medical history and serum 25-(OH)D3 levels. However, most hospitals can only test blood calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphatase, while only a few hospitals regularly test serum 25-(OH)D3 levels. Therefore, a diagnosis of rickets requires combining clinical data with X-ray changes in the bones. Pay attention to diet, focusing on light and easy-to-digest foods.