Question
The patient presents with symptoms suggestive of rickets, including a depression at the lowest right anterior rib, but currently does not feel discomfort. How can one determine if they have rickets, and how should vitamin D be supplemented?
Answer
Rickets that has already developed deformities is generally difficult to correct. In treatment, one should go to the hospital to obtain specific vitamin D supplementation medication. Additionally, appropriate exposure to sunlight can also help the body naturally synthesize vitamin D.