Patient's question:
The child is around 5 years old. Recently, for some unknown reason, they frequently complain of leg pain. Please ask if the baby's trace elements are normal and what could be the cause of the rib cage protrusion.Doctor's answer:
It should be comprehensively analyzed based on factors such as age, symptoms, and feeding conditions, and an accurate judgment should be made according to wrist X-ray results. If necessary, trace elements should be considered. Blind calcium supplementation must be avoided, as it is not without risks. Calcium supplementation without a calcium deficiency can lead to early closure of the anterior fontanelle and cranial sutures, affecting cranial growth. In severe cases, it may cause visceral calculi. With economic development and the widespread use of antibiotics, infectious bone diseases are now rare. Post-polio sequelae that cause childhood disability are also uncommon. Modern pediatric research primarily focuses on congenital deformities, deformities following cerebral palsy and neuromuscular diseases, and pediatric bone trauma, among other areas.