Patient's question:
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A gap of about 2 millimeters was found above the right ear and at the cranial suture, and it has been three years now. The suture has not yet closed, but it has moved from above the right ear to the middle position between the forehead and the ear as the head circumference has increased. What is going on? I have seen a doctor, who said it’s nothing and just needs calcium supplements. But I have been eating calcium and cod liver oil since I was a child and even had an MRI, which didn’t reveal any issues. What should I do? Should I still take calcium? If so, what brand should I choose? Is this serious? Urgent response is needed! Thank you all.
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Doctor's answer:
According to the description, X-rays have also been taken. The sphenoid bone fusion is slow, which may be due to congenital factors, or postnatal and external factors. For example, some children may have soft or concave scalp bones, or their skeletal muscles have not fully developed due to their young age, or they may be lacking in nutrients. As the child grows older, it will gradually recover completely.Suggestions:
1. You can go to a authoritative orthopedics department for a detailed examination.
2. Calcium supplements or calcium-forming products should not be digested excessively. Long-term excessive intake can lead to skeletal fibrosis, making bones fragile and prone to fractures.
3. Balanced nutrition, including fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, fresh vegetables, fruits, and shrimp, under the sun.
4. Calcium can be taken once every three or five days. Spring is the best season for supplementation, once a week or twice. Zinc.
5. Enhance daily diet, digest more from food, and ensure the diet is nutritious, light, easy to digest, and free of MSG and its products.
6. You can have a detailed trace element evaluation and follow the doctor's advice.