Patient's question:
The child hasn't been eating well these days, so we took him to the hospital for a check-up today. We had a trace element test done, and the results showed a zinc deficiency, but no calcium deficiency. However, when we saw the doctor, he said our child is deficient in both zinc and calcium, and also has early signs of rickets. I'm so worried. I've been breastfeeding him exclusively.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main reason your baby is lacking so many trace elements is due to poor intestinal absorption. If absorption is poor, even if you supplement more, it won't be effective. You can give your baby some Yitong probiotics to help regulate their intestines and promote the absorption of nutrients like calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium. Once absorption is improved, the baby won't be deficient in calcium or iron anymore. Soy beef, cow's milk, and various fish foods are also rich in zinc, so you can let children with zinc deficiency eat them in moderation.