Question
A one-year-old nine-month-old baby has calcium deficiency and rickets, symptoms include square head, ribcage deformity, excessive sweating, and an open fontanelle. The baby has been taking Star Shark brand cod liver oil drops and Longmu Strong Bone Granules for a month now, but there seems to be no change.
Answer
Consider the possibility of significant calcium deficiency. It is recommended to actively conduct checks to determine the specific situation. Vitamin D supplementation or calcium supplementation may be necessary when appropriate. Oral cod liver oil can be taken at a preventive dose of about 3 to 5 drops daily (500 to 1000 units), and a therapeutic dose of 1000 to 5000 units daily; for concentrated cod liver oil, just 1 to 2 drops are needed; next is calcium supplementation, which can be chosen with Xinsheng Calcium Tablets or other appropriate calcium supplements.