Question

My son is 8 years old, and over the past year, we have noticed that his leg is not straight and he occasionally experiences pain. Previous treatment and outcomes: We have seen a doctor at a local hospital, who informed us that it is due to calcium loss in the past, and it will get better as he grows up, so there is no problem. Assistance sought: I would like to inquire about how to treat my son’s leg problem, whether the leg can still be corrected, whether there will be any sequelae, and how to treat it.

Answer

This situation may be suspected to be rickets due to vitamin D deficiency, which is a systemic, chronic, nutritional disease characterized by bone inflammation caused by insufficient vitamin D in infants, children, and adolescents, leading to calcium and phosphorus metabolism disorders. The main feature is incomplete ossification of the epiphyseal plate of growing long bones and incomplete fibrosis of bone tissue. Insufficient vitamin D can lead to incomplete ossification of mature bones. It is recommended to have a detailed examination of trace elements in the hospital. In addition to vitamin D treatment, attention should be paid to enhancing nutrition, ensuring adequate milk intake, providing timely transitional food during weaning, and regularly engaging in daily outdoor activities.