Patient's question:
What should I do if my baby is one year old and still cannot walk? My baby has just turned one and hasn't started walking on his own yet. Is it because he is calcium deficient? Also, there is less hair around the area where he rests his head on the pillow. My mother-in-law says it's a symptom of rickets, but I've seen many other children with similar hair patterns. She has been suggesting that I get my child injected with B12. Should my baby receive B12 injections, and are there any potential side effects?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your baby has vitamin D deficiency rickets caused by low calcium. The symptoms include sleeplessness, excessive sweating, easily startled, irritability, baldness at the back of the head, square skull, and skeletal deformities.Advice:
1. Feed your baby reasonably, avoiding picky eating and snacking.
2. Have your baby tested for trace elements and bone density at the hospital.
3. Supplement calcium and vitamin D.
4. Spend more time outdoors to ensure sufficient sunlight exposure.
Wishing your baby healthy growth!
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