Question
A 3-year-old child has slightly unsteady walking. Is this a symptom of cerebellar ataxia?
Answer
Hello, based on the description, the child’s unsteady walking may be due to calcium deficiency, which is relatively common in growing children. Calcium deficiency can sometimes cause symptoms such as muscle pain, excessive sweating, or twitching. It is recommended that you take the child to the hospital for a blood calcium test to help with diagnosis. In terms of treatment, you can give the child calcium tablets such as Gezhonggai, which have been shown to be effective. Additionally, you can encourage the child to eat more foods rich in calcium, such as fish and bone soup. Please note to ensure the child gets enough rest and nutrition.