Patient's question:
My baby is eight months old. When he was a month old, the check-up results were fine. Later, the check-up showed that his height was slightly shorter than average, and his weight was slightly lower than average. He also frequently cries at night, has a bald spot around the back of his head, and sweats a lot while sleeping. The doctor suspects he might have rickets, which makes me very worried.Doctor's answer:
Hello, the early symptoms of rickets include sleep disturbances, night sweats, and other neuro symptoms; later, symptoms such as muscle relaxation, hepatosplenomegaly, delayed teething, and baldness at the back of the head may appear. For this age, it is necessary to supplement with vitamin D and calcium. It is important to pay attention to a balanced diet and to get enough sunlight, as this helps with calcium absorption and the activation of vitamin D. 3) The symptoms of your child may not necessarily be rickets, and it is best to have a detailed examination at the hospital.