Question
The baby is six months and twenty-six days old and has developed symptoms of flat head and scalp bald. He is not yet able to sit up independently and sometimes likes to tilt his head down. Examination has revealed a deficiency of trace elements, particularly calcium and zinc. Could this be related to his symptoms? What was the past treatment and its effectiveness? After taking a homemade zinc supplement, zinc levels have increased but are still insufficient; calcium levels are 0.706, with the reference range being 0.75-1.3. Due to vomiting, it is not possible to supplement calcium. Do we need to inject vitamin D in this situation? Can calcium and zinc supplements from maternal and child health services be taken simultaneously? How should vitamin A&D be administered?
Answer
The baby’s symptoms are due to rickets caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, primarily due to insufficient sunlight exposure. Recommendations: Allow the baby to get more sunlight exposure daily, as sunlight is effective in treating the condition. Currently, the baby can be treated with Betalain, and vitamin D can also be administered through intramuscular injections. This is the recommendation for the question “Is a six-month-old baby’s flat head and scalp bald due to scoliosis?” I hope this helps you; wish you health!