Patient's question:
Here is the English translation of the provided text:"Discovered a width of about 2 millimeters in the gap between the right ear and the top of the skull seam. It has been three years now, and the bone seam has still not closed. It has only 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 eaten calcium and cod liver oil since I was a child and have 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 reply needed! Waiting online! 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 lack nutrients. As the child grows older, it will gradually recover completely.Suggestions:
1. You can go to a reputable orthopedics department for a detailed examination.
2. Calcium supplements or calcium-forming products should not be digested excessively. Long-term overuse can lead to skeletal fibrosis, making bones fragile and prone to fractures.
3. Balanced nutrition: Fish, meat, eggs, dairy products, fresh vegetables, and fruits, as well as shrimp, and sunlight.
4. Calcium can be taken every three or five days, with spring being the best season for supplementation. Once a week or twice a week is recommended.
5. Enhance daily diet and focus on digesting nutrients from food. The diet should be nutritious, light, easy to digest, and free of foods and products containing MSG (monosodium glutamate).
6. You can undergo a detailed trace element evaluation and follow the doctor's advice.