Patient's question:
What is congenital rickets, what are the symptoms? What is the relationship between it and congenital wheezing?Doctor's answer:
The child has been experiencing split hair and since birth. This may be an early symptom of rickets. Rickets, in its early stages, typically appears three months after birth, or even one month after birth, manifesting as and circular hair loss. By the age of 6-7 months, symptoms such as pigeon chest, funnel chest, and inwardly turned eyelids may develop. After the child turns one, walking may exhibit O-shaped or X-shaped legs.Preventing rickets is not just about calcium supplementation. After the child is born, vitamin A and vitamin D should be supplemented, commonly known as cod liver oil. Premature infants, in particular, should receive twice the amount of cod liver oil compared to full-term infants. During supplementation, it is important to monitor the child’s condition. If the child has diarrhea, the dosage should be adjusted under the guidance of a doctor. If the effects of cod liver oil are not satisfactory, further medical examination is necessary. Once skeletal abnormalities such as pigeon chest or funnel chest appear, recovery becomes very difficult. If the chest deformity is severe, it can lead to reduced lung capacity and localized inflammation, potentially causing asthma.