Patient's question:
My son is 8 years old. Recently, I've noticed that his legs are not straight, and sometimes he says his legs hurt. About his past treatment and its effectiveness: At the local hospital, the doctor said it was due to calcium loss in the past and that it would improve as he grew older, and there was nothing wrong. What kind of help do I need: I want to ask how I can get my child's legs treated and whether they can still be straight. Can there be any? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
This raises suspicion of vitamin D deficiency rickets, a systemic, chronic, nutritional disease characterized by bone inflammation, which occurs due to insufficient vitamin D in infants, children, and adolescents, leading to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus catabolism. The main features include fibrous dysplasia of the growth plate and bone tissue in the metaphyseal regions of long bones, and vitamin D deficiency results in fibrous dysplasia of mature bone. It is recommended to undergo a thorough examination of trace element levels at the hospital. In addition to vitamin D treatment, attention should be paid to enhancing nutrition, ensuring an adequate milk intake, providing transitional foods promptly during the weaning period, and maintaining daily outdoor activities.