Patient's question:
Every day, in addition to eating staple foods, the baby drinks three servings of formula milk, totaling about 600 ML. They haven't been taking fish oil supplements for three months.Past treatment and outcomes: The doctor examined the baby and found signs of rickets, including a prominent forehead, slight on the chest, a large abdomen, and restlessness at night. The doctor mentioned that the symptoms were initially mild and not very noticeable, but the baby seemed to lack energy when walking and became reluctant to continue after walking a short distance.
What kind of help is needed: The doctor advised reducing walking to prevent leg deformation and prescribed Caltrate. What else should be supplemented?
Doctor's answer:
From this situation, it is more likely that the possibility of calcium deficiency should be considered. It is recommended to actively implement a thorough check to confirm the specific situation. When necessary, you can first digest vitamin D or calcium. Oral cod liver oil, with a preventive dosage of 500 to 1,000 units per day (about 3 to 5 drops), and a therapeutic dosage of 1,000 to 5,000 units per day can be used. If it is refined cod liver oil, just 1 to 2 drops are needed. The next step is to supplement calcium. Infant calcium tablets are a must due to their affordability and quality. If the financial condition permits, options such as eel calcium, Guizhonggai oral liquid, and Jue Neng calcium can also be taken. The above suggestions are for the question "How to treat early rickets," and it is hoped that they will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!