This article debunks a popular internet rumor about a girl named Linlin being misdiagnosed with rickets, when in fact she suffered from hypothyroidism. It emphasizes the common issue of calcium deficiency in children, the elderly, and perimenopausal women, as well as its impact on the growth and development of adolescents.

Maintain clean, hygienic, and dry navel skin. Use sterile cotton swabs dipped in 75% alcohol to clean the remaining navel skin or navel cavity secretions, then apply 1% gentian violet or 2.5% iodine alcohol, and wrap with a disinfected gauze. It’s best to go to the hospital for a check-up and treatment, as navel inflammation can range from mild to severe. Pay attention to regional hygiene and it can be treated. Suggestions: Focus on health, eat more green vegetables regularly to increase nutrition, and consume fruits with high water content such as oranges, watermelons, and peaches. Avoid spicy foods, smoking, and drinking.

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Discussing the feasibility and limitations of traditional Chinese medicine treatment for neurofibroma patients who are unwilling to undergo surgery.

At 17 days old, a newborn developed symptoms of umbilical inflammation and rapid breathing, up to 70 times per minute. CT scans of the lungs showed no issues. After two days of hospitalization and intravenous fluids, the symptoms have not improved.

A mother discovers a painless, hard, and smooth tumor in her 15-day-old daughter’s right sternocleidomastoid muscle, seeking possible causes and treatment methods.

The ideal bath water temperature for newborns is generally around 36.5 degrees Celsius, to avoid overheating or cooling.

Newborn crying can be due to various factors, not just calcium deficiency.

Questions and Answers About a 24-Day-Old Baby’s Continuous Crying, Limb Flapping, and Facial Swelling

What is the average head circumference of a newborn, and what is the size range of the fontanelle?