Patient's question:
Half Description: When the baby was five months old, she was suddenly found to have slightly outwardly rotated left ribs during bath time (it was only noticeable when lying down or when touched). She was taken to the hospital, where the doctor only examined her ribs and back of the head, concluding it was rickets. Then, she was prescribed Caltrate D calcium tablets and Alfacalcidol soft capsules for treatment. The doctor also said that with these two medications, cod liver oil and zinc supplements would no longer be needed (the baby had previously been slightly deficient in zinc and was taking supplements). Is her diagnosis correct? Will taking these two medications really eliminate the need for cod liver oil and zinc supplements?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the typical symptom of scoliosis is rib flaring, which is a common disease in this age group. Diagnosis can generally be made based on symptoms. If a definitive diagnosis is needed, tests can be performed. Since the two medications prescribed by the doctor already contain the ingredients of cod liver oil, cod liver oil does not need to be taken. Additionally, elemental supplementation is best done with a single supplement, so it is not recommended to take it with zinc.