Patient's question:
I haven't taken calcium for a long time, and recently I've been feeling unsteady when walking. Besides, the baby has bad breath; what medicine should be taken for it to be effective?Treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.
What kind of help is needed: I want to know how often the child should take calcium.
Doctor's answer:
For babies who are not walking steadily in the past two years, this is a sign of calcium deficiency. It's best to have them tested for trace elements for a thorough diagnosis. Regarding calcium supplementation for babies, it is generally recommended to continue until they are around three years old, with some breaks allowed, but not for more than three months at a time.As for the baby having a bit of bad breath, this could be due to poor digestion. You can give them children's digestive tablets or decoct some chicken ginseng (a traditional Chinese medicine) for them to drink. This can improve their absorption function and eliminate bad breath.
I hope my explanation is helpful to you. Wishing your baby healthy and strong growth!