NBAP

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Rickets is a common systemic disease in infancy, primarily caused by vitamin D deficiency, which leads to disorders in calcium and phosphorus metabolism and impaired calcification of osteoid tissue. In severe cases, it can cause skeletal deformities. Parents should take early measures to prevent the occurrence of rickets.
Why are infants prone to developing rickets?
· Insufficient sunlight exposure Vitamin D is produced from 7-dehydrocholesterol in the skin under the action of ultraviolet rays. If there is inadequate exposure to sunlight, it is easy to lack vitamin D.
· Insufficient intake Vitamin D content in breast milk and other dairy products is not high. If children do not supplement vitamin D-rich foods in time, they are also prone to rickets.
· Rapid growth rate Infants grow rapidly, requiring a large amount of vitamin D.
· Chronic wasting diseases When infants suffer from chronic diarrhea or liver, gallbladder, and kidney diseases, it can also affect the synthesis of vitamin D and the absorption of calcium.