Patient's question:
Patient Gender: Hello:My child is seven years old. In the past two years, I have noticed that his two lower legs slightly turn inward when he walks. I don’t know what the reason is. He had rickets when he was two years old, and his ribs were slightly deformed. Is it related to the rickets he had? How should it be treated?
Also, his bowel movements have never been very good. They are irregular and very dry. Is it related to the rickets?
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Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of rickets can be cured. The early manifestations of rickets mainly include irritability, crying, sleeplessness, and excessive sweating. If not treated in time, it may lead to symptoms such as a square skull, rib cage protrusion, pigeon chest, funnel chest, O-shaped legs, and X-shaped legs. Rickets is a disease caused by vitamin D deficiency, which disrupts calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body, leading to poor bone calcification. Children can be treated with Longmu Zhuanggu Granules and vitamin D medications. Longmu Zhuanggu Granules contain organic calcium (lactic acid calcium, gluconate calcium, and vitamin D), which can effectively control the progression of rickets. Additionally, parents should take their children out to sunbathe in suitable lighting conditions, ensure they receive adequate vitamin D and gluconate calcium, and encourage them to eat more fruits and vegetables.