Question
The newborn is 85 days old and often cries at night. The doctor diagnosed it as rickets. What are the symptoms of rickets?
Answer
The symptoms of rickets include night crying, growth and development delay, and bone deformation. Serum alkaline phosphatase is currently the main indicator for checking rickets, with higher values indicating more severe calcium deficiency. Prevention measures include getting plenty of sunlight, outdoor activities, supplementing vitamin D and calcium supplements. Premature infants and babies who do not get much sunlight are more prone to rickets and require special attention.