Patient's question:
My baby is two and a half years old. He often has leg pain, specifically around the knee joints. The doctor said it might be growing pains and suggested calcium supplements for treatment. I want to know, what kind of calcium supplements should I take? Which ones are better absorbed? Thank you!I used to take Zhuanggu Granules, but they didn’t work at all. I guess they weren’t absorbed properly in the first place. What kind of calcium supplements should I take that are better absorbed?
Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the baby is two and a half years old and often has leg pain. It should be growing pains, which is a temporary phenomenon and not a disease. Growing pains will have no impact on a child's growth and development. After this age, growing pains will naturally disappear. It is recommended to give the child some vitamin B1 and vitamin B6, which can help nourish the nerves and relieve nerve pulling pain. For calcium supplementation, it is advisable to take oral calcium gluconate and cod liver oil for digestive treatment. Tell the child about calcium-rich foods, such as fish, shrimp skin, kelp, and pork rib soup, while also eating more vitamin D-rich foods, such as pork liver, lamb liver, and beef liver, to enhance calcium absorption. Wish you good health!