Question
My baby is six months old and has been found to have one side of the sternum protruding. What could be the possible causes and how should it be handled?
Answer
Rickets is a common disease in infancy, caused by a lack of vitamin D leading to poor bone development. It is recommended to get plenty of sunlight, engage in outdoor activities, and supplement vitamin D daily. The mother should also take an appropriate amount of calcium supplements, and breastfeed or feed formula milk. After six months, calcium supplements should be taken daily and more milk should be consumed.