Patient's question:
The baby is three months old and has been calcium-deficient. They haven't been sleeping well, have bald spots on their head, and excessive sweating. After taking supplements for two months, there hasn't been any improvement. In the past month, their appetite has decreased, and especially in the last week, they have almost stopped eating. The doctor at the hospital said it might be rickets?Doctor's answer:
Hello, baby, the calcium supplement is not effective, and fish oil needs to be added. Suggestions: Fish oil can promote calcium absorption. Poor appetite in babies may be related to hot weather and iron deficiency. Breastfed infants can only eat breast milk for the first 4 months (fish oil and calcium supplements should still be taken). Starting at 4 months, complementary foods can be added, but to reduce the difficulty of introducing complementary foods, you can let the baby try various flavors when they are 2-3 months old.