Question
Should a child with rickets supplement calcium?
Answer
When rickets reappears, it is mainly due to a deficiency of vitamin D. Therefore, simply supplementing with calcium tablets is not effective in treating rickets; it requires simultaneous supplementation of vitamin D. If you choose to use a comprehensive calcium supplement that contains vitamin D, it can help prevent or treat rickets. While supplementing with vitamin D, it is also important to ensure adequate sun exposure, which aids in the synthesis of vitamin D.