Patient's question:
When the baby was two and a half months old, I noticed that the bones on both sides of the forehead were slightly prominent. Later, I found that the forehead was a bit prominent as well. After searching online, it was said to be a square skull, which is a sign of calcium deficiency. Moreover, the baby's hair grows slower, especially at the back of the head. At two months, it grew about five millimeters, and now at three and a half months, it's still about the same. Is a square skull the same as rickets? What will happen? I'm so worried! What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello, since your baby is three and a half months old and has developed a square head and slow hair growth, this could be a sign of calcium and zinc deficiency. In this case, it is necessary to give her some calcium gluconate oral solution and zinc gluconate oral solution promptly. At the same time, you can also give her some cod liver oil (which is rich in vitamins A and D) to help with the absorption and utilization of calcium and zinc. Additionally, taking her out for more sun exposure can also be beneficial for calcium absorption and utilization.