Question
My baby is six months old and I recently noticed that her left rib is much higher than her right one. What should I do? Is it rib barreling or rickets? If it’s rickets, how should it be treated? What is the maximum dosage of D3 she can take daily? Should she continue to take calcium and cod liver oil regularly?
Answer
Based on your description of the child’s condition, the child’s left rib being higher than the right may be due to rib ossification caused by calcium deficiency. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment, have a chest X-ray to clarify whether there is a problem with the rib bone, and have a blood test to check the levels of blood calcium and blood phosphorus. After diagnosis, active treatment should be pursued to avoid any residual symptoms.