Patient's question:
Legs are not straight when walking, a bit like bowlegs. I once went to the hospital for a check-up. They tested for trace elements, and the results showed calcium at 2.06, zinc at 49.96, and iron at 7.73. The doctor recommended supplementing with calcium, iron, and zinc. Could walking with legs not being straight be related to calcium deficiency? The baby doesn't sleep well at night and keeps tossing and turning. Additionally, how should iron be supplemented? Iron supplements can affect appetite, and the baby also doesn't like drinking them.Doctor's answer:
Dear Parent, your baby is now three months old. They are walking with slightly bowed legs, which is a result of skeletal changes caused by rickets due to a deficiency of vitamin D in the body. It is recommended to supplement vitamin D promptly. For iron supplementation, ferrous sulfate is commonly used in clinical diagnosis. The oral iron dosage is 10 to 6 milligrams of elemental iron per kilogram of body weight per day, divided into three doses, preferably taken between meals. To reduce gastrointestinal pressure, it is advisable to start with a small dose and gradually increase it to the full dosage if there are no adverse reactions, typically within 1 to 2 days.