Patient's question:
Baby is 4 months old. Today for the physical check-up:1. The height is 64 cm, and the weight is 6.8 kg. Has this reached the standard for a 4-month-old boy?
2. The doctor said the baby has a "ping-pong head." Experts, what causes a "ping-pong head," and what should we supplement for him?
Doctor's answer:
The child has been diagnosed with "ping pong head," and in this case, it is necessary to consider whether the condition is related to calcium and vitamin D deficiency, which could lead to rickets. If this is the case, vitamin D3 injections should be administered to promote calcium absorption. Adequate supplementation of calcium and vitamin D is essential. If there is a deficiency in vitamin D, even if more calcium is supplemented, it will not be absorbed. Exposing the child to sunlight more frequently can help in the synthesis of vitamin D. Timely treatment can help correct the condition.