Question
When a child is diagnosed with calcium deficiency at 87 days old and has been taking calcium gluconate oral liquid and adding vitamin AD drops daily for nearly 20 days since they were two months old, their fontanelles appear more prominent than before. How should this be handled? Would switching to a better calcium supplement product be more effective?
Answer
When a child is deficient in calcium, immediate supplementation with appropriate calcium and cod liver oil should be provided to effectively replenish the calcium. Additionally, increasing calcium intake by offering foods rich in calcium such as milk, soy products, pork bone soup, and fish soup can help. Also, regularly exposing the child to sunlight can aid in promoting the absorption of calcium.