Patient's question:
The child's height and weight are not lower than those of peers, but their movements seem a bit slower, like when they crawl from the ground, it seems slower. When held, they feel soft, as if the bones are soft. Please ask the doctor if this child has soft bones or is this just their physique?Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons that can lead to soft bones in children, with the main reason being a lack of calcium in their bodies. Factors such as infrequent sun exposure and insufficient nutritional intake in their daily diet can all contribute to a deficiency in calcium, resulting in symptoms of soft bones. Of course, this could also be physiological. Some children develop later, and their bones are still in the process of growth. For newborns, it is normal for their bones to feel temporarily soft, and as they grow and develop, their bones will gradually harden.