Question
The baby sometimes cries uncontrollably while playing, suddenly not putting the right foot on the ground, clearly in pain, but there’s no redness or swelling. It gets better after a while on its own. The baby has rickets. Could there be a similar situation with other babies? How to treat pediatric rickets?
Answer
Pediatric rickets is primarily caused by a lack of vitamin D leading to a calcium-phosphorus imbalance. Treatment mainly involves taking vitamin D supplements, and then choosing to get more sun exposure to enhance the skin’s vitamin D production, improve calcium absorption, and pay attention to regular follow-up checks. It is also important to maintain a balanced diet to avoid malnutrition. Emotional stability should be maintained, and excessive emotional fluctuations should be avoided.