Question
An 11-month-old baby was found to have low levels of Vitamin D (64.83) and calcium (57.1) during a check-up. After one month of treatment, the Vitamin D level increased to 137.7 (slightly above the normal range), and calcium level to 60.3 (slightly below the normal range). Now that the Vitamin D supplement is almost finished, how long should the baby continue taking it?
Answer
It is recommended to have another check-up of the indicators. If all indicators are normal, then you can stop the medication. Daily needs can be supplemented through diet. After stopping the medication, it is suggested to get more sunlight to increase calcium absorption, have a diverse diet, and eat more calcium-rich foods. Wishing the baby healthy growth.