Patient's question:
The baby is three months old, and the neck is still very soft. The doctor at the hospital said it's early rickets. How can the neck be made to stand up.Doctor's answer:
The child is three months old, and their neck is still very soft. It is not only necessary to consider the possibility of early rickets but also to be vigilant about the potential for motor development delays caused by poor brain development.If the child has a history of abnormal birth, such as asphyxia, umbilical cord, three-degree amniotic fluid turbidity, or preterm birth, this possibility should be given even more consideration.
Recommendations:
1. Actively treat for rickets.
2. Conduct a cranial CT or MRI to rule out the possibility of poor brain development.
3. Perform a developmental assessment to evaluate the child’s developmental quotient (DQ). If there is indeed motor mental retardation, early rehabilitation training and treatment are necessary.
The human brain develops fastest in the first year after birth, with the first six months being the fastest within that period and having the greatest plasticity. It is crucial not to miss this optimal window for rehabilitation.