Question
During the child’s pediatric check-up, the child’s head circumference was found to be small, and the calcium level was low. We are worried whether this could lead to the occurrence of osteochondrosis. The child is in good spirits, but after receiving a vaccine recently, there have been slight symptoms of shoulder hunchback, and the child does not like to sit or be held by adults. The child has only erupted 4 teeth so far. We ask whether such a condition could be a sign of osteochondrosis.
Answer
A small head circumference and low calcium levels may increase the risk of osteochondrosis, but cannot be diagnosed solely based on this. The child’s current symptoms may merely be the result of an early closure of the fontanelle, which may affect brain development. It is recommended to undergo detailed examinations to rule out microcephaly or other growth and development delays.