Question

An eight-month-old female infant, exclusively breastfed, has no other symptoms but has been found to have an abnormal prominence of the ribs and sternum. The doctor diagnosed it as hypocalcemia and prescribed calcium supplementation. After two months of supplementation, there has been no improvement. How should it be prevented and treated?

Answer

It is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital for a re-examination, as there has been no improvement despite calcium supplementation. Children’s conditions can be variable, and appropriate treatment plans should be chosen based on the actual situation. Wishing the child a healthy recovery.