Question
My child is 13 months old. The child had a fever and went to the county hospital to see a doctor. I also asked the doctor if my child’s belly was larger than other children’s. The doctor felt it with their hand and said there were two ribs sticking out, indicating rickets. They suggested taking some AD cod liver oil at home. Later in the afternoon, we went to the maternal and child health care center for a bone density test, and they also said the child had rickets and needed to take vitamin D and calcium gluconate oral liquid, with an instruction to follow up after one month.
Answer
Hello, the diagnosis of rickets strictly requires blood test indicators as well as wrist bone X-rays. Generally, after the age of one, the condition often improves or leaves some slight skeletal changes. If the child has not consistently taken vitamin D before, now taking two tablets of 800 units a month for observation is appropriate. The doctor’s handling in your area is correct. If the child sleeps well, there is no need to worry. To ensure improvement, it is necessary to continue taking vitamin D at 400 units at least until the child is over two years old. You can also supplement calcium and zinc for a month and try to consume at least 450 milliliters of milk daily to ensure adequate calcium intake. Happy holidays!