Patient's question:
What nutrients are missing that cause this?Doctor's answer:
Hello, infant rickets are caused by a systemic disturbance in calcium and phosphorus metabolism due to a lack of vitamin D in the body, which subsequently leads to changes in the bones and are most commonly observed in infants under the age of 2. It is generally believed that factors contributing to vitamin D deficiency include insufficient sunlight exposure, inadequate intake of vitamin D-rich foods, rapid growth, and the influence of liver and kidney diseases.Advice: It is recommended to use vitamin D reasonably, as this is the key to preventing vitamin D toxicity. It is important to pay attention to the dosage and timing of vitamin D administration. Currently, it is advised that infants should be appropriately supplemented with vitamin D two weeks after birth and closely monitored. Encouraging outdoor activities and sunbathing, making full use of natural conditions, while promoting breastfeeding and adding complementary foods reasonably, are economical, convenient, and effective methods for preventing and treating rickets.
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