Questions
Parent’s Question:
- The parent mentioned that their daughter’s anterior fontanelle has not yet fully closed, white spots have appeared on her fingernails, and white hair has emerged among her originally dark and abundant hair.
- They inquire about the possible nutritional deficiencies in their daughter, whether she needs a trace element test, and suggestions for food and nutritional supplement supplementation.
- The parent also mentioned that their daughter’s appetite has increased recently, but the aforementioned symptoms have not improved, and they have already been giving Longmu Zhuanggu Granule mixed with milk.
Answers
Medical Expert Recommendations:
- The timing of the closure of the anterior fontanelle is related to the development of the brain and skeletal system, with a normal closure time ranging from 1 to 1.5 years.
- It is necessary to consider whether the daughter is deficient in calcium, if there are any thyroid function issues, or other problems such as hydrocephalus.