Question
My child had an operation for pyloric stenosis when he was a month old. Now he is less than 1.3 meters tall and doesn’t eat much at dinner, it seems like his absorption isn’t very good. I’m not sure if he is deficient in calcium? Can intravenous calcium injection help him grow taller?
Answer
Under normal circumstances, one can obtain enough calcium through diet. However, when the demand increases, appropriate supplementation is usually required. For example, pregnant women, growing children, middle-aged and elderly individuals, and those with symptoms of calcium deficiency. For the above situations, it is recommended that if there are no more symptoms of calf cramps, there is no need for intravenous calcium injection. The general principle is to avoid medication treatment as much as possible; if medication treatment is necessary, it is best to choose oral rather than injectable. Therefore, it is recommended that you give your child oral calcium tablets, drink more milk, cook some bone soup, and eat more soy products.