Patient's question:
At night, the child is hunched over while sleeping. It feels better when they exert effort. After checking the trace elements, it turns out to be fine. What exactly is going on, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Commonly known as rickets, it is more common during infancy. It is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, leading to disorders in calcium and phosphorus metabolism within the body, resulting in poor bone calcification. Rickets develop slowly and are not easily noticed. It weakens a child's immunity, making them more susceptible to complications such as pneumonia and diarrhea, affecting their growth and development. Therefore, active prevention and treatment are essential. In the active phase of rickets, treatment should be administered based on clinical symptoms to control the progression of the disease and prevent deformities.