Question
My child is just 2 years old and has been walking awkwardly recently. They are not as agile as before and have difficulty running. They don’t want to walk. What could be the reason? What treatments have they received in the past and how effective were they? I went to the hospital for a blood test and found a bit of iron deficiency, and the doctor couldn’t say if it was related to their legs. What kind of help do I need? What could cause leg problems, could it be due to calcium deficiency? If a blood test can detect obvious calcium deficiency, it is generally considered to actively absorb calcium elements. This can be taken orally without needles or intravenous infusion, and a common method is to eat some calcium gluconate.
Answer
Unsteady walking in children may be caused by iron deficiency, but it could also be due to other reasons. It is recommended to check blood iron levels and undergo relevant examinations. If necessary, appropriate iron and calcium supplementation can be considered. In addition, food sources rich in calcium include dairy products, milk, lotus root starch, green leafy vegetables, root vegetables, soybeans, etc. Regular consumption of these can meet the body’s calcium needs.