Question
Lately, my child complains of leg pain when he goes to sleep, and he sweats a lot just as he falls asleep. He’s also quite thin. Test and examination results: The test has not been conducted yet. What kind of help do I need? What kind of nutrition should I supplement?
Answer
Suspect growth pains and it’s suggested to have a detailed examination of trace elements at the hospital. After confirmation, you can take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication. Consume more foods rich in calcium or those that can enhance calcium absorption, such as dairy products (human milk, cow’s milk, goat’s milk, etc.), which are abundant in calcium and easily absorbed. Animal liver, egg yolks, fish, meat, and beans are rich in vitamin D, which can improve calcium absorption. However, the vitamin D in both animals and plants needs to be converted into endogenous vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation before it can be utilized by the human body. Appropriately exposing to sunlight is helpful.