Question
A 22-month-old baby has been diagnosed with hypophosphatemic ant-D osteomalacia. Can this condition be treated?
Answer
Osteomalacia typically presents as “calcium deficiency” symptoms in infants and requires surgical treatment. During the surgery, medication can be temporarily discontinued, but medication treatment must continue postoperatively to prevent recurrence. In daily care, children’s three-in-one cod liver oil emulsion and calcium tablets can be used for prevention.