Patient's question:
My child is now almost 15 months old and weighs around 25-27 pounds. At home, his nanny takes care of him. Due to physical limitations, he doesn't get much exercise, so he started walking only at 14 months and couldn't walk steadily, as if he were drunk. Now he's better, but I still feel his legs are weak. However, his hands and legs are quite strong.Since he's overweight, he's been taking fish oil and calcium. (I didn't have his blood drawn for trace element testing, but his hair analysis showed nothing was lacking. Is hair analysis completely inaccurate?) Will he still be deficient in calcium like this? What should I do?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, leg weakness and calcium deficiency are not related. In the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus has low acidity, and the acidity consumed by the mother is what causes leg cramps. Leg weakness and dizziness, and a poor appetite are symptoms of anemia. I suggest your child eats more blood-nourishing foods. If your child still experiences leg weakness, I hope you take them to the hospital as soon as possible for a check-up to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.