Does the baby have mild O-shaped legs and need to supplement with both vitamin D and calcium?

Patient's question:

The baby is 15 months old and has mild O-shaped legs. The hip joint X-ray is fine. They are taking vitamin D but not calcium supplements. I would like to ask:
1. Can vitamin D and calcium be taken together?
2. Can timely calcium and vitamin D supplementation help the child fully recover from O-shaped legs?
3. Can I keep a calcium supplement?

Doctor's answer:

Based on the situation you described, it is possible that this condition may be related to rickets caused by a deficiency in nutritional vitamin D? It is recommended to take vitamin D orally and get more sun exposure, which helps in the absorption of calcium. If the health check results indicate a calcium deficiency, calcium supplements can be taken. The above suggestions are for the question "Baby is 1 year and 5 months old, with mild O-shaped legs," and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!

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