Patient's question:
Weight and head circumference are normal, but the head cannot be lifted. I have been taking fish oil for over 20 days.Past treatment history and effectiveness:
The doctor said it was due to calcium deficiency, so I was advised to take fish oil and get more sun exposure.
What I need help with:
I just want to know if the head cannot be lifted is caused by calcium deficiency or other reasons.
Doctor's answer:
I'm happy to explain your question. To assess a child's growth and development, it's not enough to just look at height and weight; you also need to monitor how their functional development is proceeding normally. Some children may have good physical growth but could still experience delays in neurological and intellectual development. A very important aspect of assessing a child's growth and development level in a hospital is the growth and development of brain function. Sometimes parents may not notice any abnormalities in their child's growth and development, but by the time they do, the best intervention period may have been missed. If a child shows any of these abnormalities, it's essential to have them thoroughly examined by a hospital to rule out conditions such as infant growth and development abnormalities.