Patient's question:
The child is 7 months old, and their legs are weak. Sometimes, when asked to stand for a while, they are unwilling to do so and cannot stand steadily. Is it possible they are calcium deficient? Are there any supplements they need? What kind of assistance would be helpful: The child is 7 months old, and their legs are weak, sometimes...Doctor's answer:
In this case, there is a possibility of calcium deficiency. When infants and young children lack calcium, the first signs are soft skull bones, large fontanelles, and a feeling like a ping-pong ball when pressing the skull. Later, the chest bone may appear abnormal in shape, such as a protruding sternum resembling pigeon chest, or the lower edges of the ribs may flare outward. If the lower limbs are soft, standing and bearing weight may lead to "O" legs or "X" legs. In addition to skeletal changes, early symptoms include excessive sweating at night, baldness on the back of the head forming (), restless deep sleep and easily startled, and delayed tooth development. These symptoms are collectively referred to as vitamin D deficiency rickets. It is recommended to visit a hospital promptly for a thorough check of trace elements and, after confirmation, to ensure adequate digestion.