Is Baby’s Ribcage Eversion a Sign of Rickets?

The doctor diagnosed the baby’s ribcage eversion as rickets and prescribed ‘Kaisili D Calcium Tablets’ and ‘Alpha Calcitriol Soft Capsules’ for treatment. The doctor also stated that after taking these medications, there would be no need to supplement cod liver oil and zinc (the baby was previously supplementing zinc due to deficiency). Is this diagnosis correct? Do you really not need to supplement cod liver oil and zinc after taking these medications?
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Is Chicken Chest a Bowing Disease? How to Treat It Well?

Based on the provided information, chicken chest is often considered to be caused by rickets, which is due to a deficiency in vitamin D. It is recommended that after the baby recovers, vitamin D and trace elements should be checked. If a deficiency in vitamin D is found, supplementation is needed, otherwise, the supplemented calcium is difficult to absorb. If your child is affected by rickets, parents should take their child to the hospital for treatment immediately, avoid self-medication, and also pay close attention to the child’s symptoms to help treat the disease in a timely manner.
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