Question
If a baby shows symptoms of occipital baldness, a large fontanelle, and outward flipping of the lower ribs, how should one supplement calcium? The baby has been taking cod liver oil and gluconate calcium syrup, but the effect is not satisfactory. Please seek professional assistance.
Answer
Based on the description, the child may have rickets, caused by a lack of calcium. Typically, treatment involves administering cod liver oil drops and gluconate calcium syrup. However, after calcium supplementation, the condition of pectus carinatum will not improve immediately and requires time to recover. It is recommended that the child rest more, appropriately supplement with calcium and vitamin D, and get more sun exposure to promote calcium absorption. At the same time, pay attention to a healthy diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods.